Pollyanna, not prudence the Chancellor’s finances

On 2 December 2004, the Chancellor of the Exchequer is due to present his next Pre-Budget Report – his eighth. Political commentators will, doubtless, be listening for any hints concerning any election giveaways that may be announced in next year’s Budget – probably the last before the next election.

 

Ruth Lea - Wednesday, 27th October, 2004