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Public Finances (Oct.)

The worst October for the public finances for five years won’t prevent whoever wins the election embarking on a fiscal splurge. Borrowing appears to have been higher than expected due to Brexit preparations, and leaves the budget deficit on track to rise for the first time in a decade this year. The investment plans laid out by the major parties suggest it will rise substantially further in 2020/21.

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