The economic risks of the election
Research by the Resolution Foundation highlights the possible risks to the economy of the election in December. Analysis of the spending plans of the two major parties reveals that they both intend to increase public expenditure substantially. The Conservative party is expected to increase spending to 41.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2023-24 whilst the Labour party plans to more than match that to 43.3% of GDP. Both parties […]