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The Politics of Inflation

These Times

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The Politics of Inflation

The Bank of England can only control inflation by raising interest rates. This is just a blunt tool that applies to homeowners with mortgages, he says. Politicians need to try to look like they're in control of the inflationary situation,. Richie Shunat understands if this continues it would make it impossible for any kind of political recovery for the Conservative Party before the next election.

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