
ELECTION SPECIAL: The Labour manifesto explained
IFS Zooms In: The Economy
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Analysis of Labour Manifesto
The chapter provides a thorough analysis of the Labour manifesto, highlighting its significant fiscal commitment to the health sector and goals in education, but criticizes the lack of detailed plans and cost projections in various policy areas. The speakers discuss the broad signals of change in the manifesto but point out the absence of concrete policy specifics and funding sources for key commitments, raising questions about how the ambitious targets will be achieved within existing fiscal constraints.
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