Election Campaigns Criticized for Inadequate Fiscal Plans
IFS warns both Labour and Conservatives face tough choices on taxes, spending, or borrowing to address economic challenges.
- IFS Director Paul Johnson calls out both major parties for not fully addressing the fiscal challenges in their manifestos.
- Labour and Conservatives accused of a 'conspiracy of silence' regarding future tax increases or spending cuts.
- Smaller parties like Reform UK and the Greens criticized for unrealistic policy promises.
- Polls show Labour with a significant lead over Conservatives, with Reform UK in third place.
- Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer face scrutiny over their economic pledges as election day approaches.
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