George Osborne’s Autumn Statement last week highlighted the government’s lack of economic credibility. The key issue that remains in minds nearly a week on is the Coalition’s failure to tackle the deficit.
Whilst there is no doubt that there were some positive measures, such as changes to ISAs, the scrapping of a rise in fuel duty and a reduction in corporation tax, this does not detract from the fact that £600bn – around £10,000 for every man, woman and child in the country – will be added to the debt o