The absurd logic of austerity has been exposed—what should replace it?

George Osborne’s economic illiteracy left us exposed to this crisis

In a Covid-19-induced crisis the usual rules do not apply

Managing Brexit risks is necessary but not sufficient

Theresa May’s draconian visa curbs have been reversed, not a moment too soon 

There has been no discernible impact on employment despite early scaremongering 

It was a hollow promise from the chancellor in place of a proper strategy

But hardline Leavers are always hesitant to put their money where their mouth is


MMT is increasingly popular among left-wing economists. Unfortunately
 it is a mixture of the tautological and the tendentious

The main point of the budget was to avoid the real question marks looming over the UK’s economic prospects—Brexit and demographic strains