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Opinion piece arguing the common claim that governments cannot be likened to households is wrong; the author contends the household analogy — balancing spending with income, prudent borrowing and tight limits — remains a useful guide for fiscal policy.
Commemorates Douglas Mason, the Adam Smith Institute author who proposed replacing local property 'rates' with a per-capita charge—an idea that evolved into the controversial poll tax—and recounts the policy debates that followed.
IPPR warns the Bank of England’s gilt-market operations still “cost taxpayers billions each year”, noting it stopped long-dated gilt sales but continues active sales. It urges government to explore fixes to match international practice and free up fiscal space; also notes rate‑rise pressure later this year.
Critique opposes Andy Burnham's proposed 'Your First Home' 20% equity‑loan scheme for new‑build first‑time buyers with a 2.5% minimum deposit, warning of moral hazard and risks reminiscent of past US mortgage failures.
Argues that spending cuts are inevitable and signals the state pension triple lock as an obvious but politically sensitive target for savings, urging parties to confront difficult choices on public spending.
Commentary piece by Melissa Ittoo titled 'The 72 million pound questions', referencing Lib Dem peer Tim L; the publisher blurb gives no substantive detail on the £72m issue the article examines.