We estimate that the income tax cuts and other stimulus measures unveiled in today’s Budget will provide fiscal support of around 2.5% of GDP in 2021/22. That won’t prevent a major tightening in fiscal policy as the huge support provided during the pandemic tapers off. But with the level of government spending set to exceed its pre-virus path by a sizeable margin, fiscal policy will remain loose by past standards.
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