That Starmer fella...

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snottyotter

Why do so many on the left think that being able to balance the books is somehow being pro austerity, or a right wing concept? We are not trusted on the economy - the media will check our homework in a way that they don't for the Tories. Having answers to those challenges is vital if we want to be credible.

I don't think Rachel Reeves proposal to scrap business rates is in any way 'to the right of the Tories' nor do I think her proposal to support a global minimum corporation tax is in any way 'pro austerity'. I think her whole argument is that austerity is not fiscally responsible. It's possible to argue with both the heart AND the head.

Was here that made me assume that. I'll get round to reading what she actually said at some point maybe.

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ReekBlefs in reply to @snottyotter

Aah I was quoting (but not tagging) Greentricky on this who said:

fiscal responsibility and balancing the books aka austerity

I don't think fiscal responsibility or balancing the books IS a synonym for austerity.

I think the key argument against austerity is that it is fiscally irresponsible.

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