jaw-
I still can't believe this exchange - The chief sec to treasury is failing to understand how to read a graph with 5 points on it. This graph outlines the complete basis of their "fiscal rules". She seems to think that the 5th dot is lower than the 1st dot, when it is actually only lower than the 4th dot. Her failure to understand this meant that the interviewer was unable to actually ask his question.
This would be bad enough were it not for the fact the OBR has publicly asked Sunak to ensure he accurately reflects what the graph shows in his public statements - i.e. that debt is not falling, but is predicted to fall at some future point in the future. How can the Chief Sec to the Treasury still then not understand this and misunderstand the question!
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Scrabble
Just gave it a listen. Actually unbelievable. If she wasn't somewhat in charge of the public finances it would be hilarious.
@41 mins here if you're interested.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001w12t?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile