December’s jump in borrowing is likely to set the tone for the next few months as the third COVID-19 lockdown keeps many businesses closed and will only increase talk of how to pay for the crisis. But the Chancellor should resist the urge to try to reduce the budget deficit at the next Budget on 3rd March and instead focus on continuing to support those areas of the economy that need it.
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