A significant proportion of government expenditure already goes on servicing the National Debt. This will only increase if borrowing goes up.
The Bank needs to cast its net wider and ensure that the thoughts of a wider group of people reach the Monetary Policy Committee members and are factored into their decision-making.
We do need a system which gives a fairer deal for younger people, but this policy is simply going to inflict hardship on vulnerable older people without making anyone better off.
Striking trade deals with different countries and blocs is a very good thing. However, we shouldn’t expect them to add too much value.
The Government should work to diversify supply chains to increase resilience by making it easier and less expensive for UK supermarkets to import produce from all over the world.
Rather than engaging in more can kicking or shirking responsibility, they should do their job and reform adult social care, even if that makes them unpopular.