Economic Policies and Funding Plans Debate

The chapter features a heated debate between two political parties regarding their economic policies, particularly around taxation and welfare. They are questioned on the lack of clear plans to pay for their promises, facing criticisms for potential tax increases or cuts to public services from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). Issues such as pension funding, council finances, and the effectiveness of multi-year funding plans are discussed intensively, with each party defending their stance on growing the economy or warning of higher taxes under the opposition.