New OBR data reveals the "Fiscal Black Hole" was a myth used to justify record taxes, while British workers are raided to fund a welfare spending spree.
Thank you. Do you think this Government's plan all along has been to shift the UK to a Swedish style economy with high tax and generous welfare? In other words the high tax is not a short term solution to a temporary economic problem but something intended, by this government, to be a permanent feature.
I think you're right that this is the intended destination. The issue isn't necessarily the debate between a US-style vs. Swedish-style economy—it's the honesty. If they want a high-tax/high-spend model, they should campaign on it openly. Using a 'fake crisis' to justify it retrospectively is what feels like the betrayal.
It’s the contradiction that stings the most. We were told 'working people' would be protected, yet the data shows they are footing the bill for this welfare expansion. As you say, the OBR data is public—we can read it—so continuing with the 'black hole' narrative feels like gaslighting at this point.
Thank you. Do you think this Government's plan all along has been to shift the UK to a Swedish style economy with high tax and generous welfare? In other words the high tax is not a short term solution to a temporary economic problem but something intended, by this government, to be a permanent feature.
I think you're right that this is the intended destination. The issue isn't necessarily the debate between a US-style vs. Swedish-style economy—it's the honesty. If they want a high-tax/high-spend model, they should campaign on it openly. Using a 'fake crisis' to justify it retrospectively is what feels like the betrayal.
It’s the contradiction that stings the most. We were told 'working people' would be protected, yet the data shows they are footing the bill for this welfare expansion. As you say, the OBR data is public—we can read it—so continuing with the 'black hole' narrative feels like gaslighting at this point.