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Stephen Millard

Economist

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Nov 23, 2025

Which political parties have disputed the £22bn estimate and which independent analysts support their claims?

Labour has repeatedly said there is a £22bn “black hole” in this year’s public finances and attributes it to the previous Conservative government; the Conservatives have publicly disputed that figure,...

Nov 23, 2025

Which experts or think tanks have publicly evaluated Labour's £22bn shortfall claim and what did they conclude?

Multiple independent analysts and think‑tanks publicly evaluated Labour’s claim of a £22bn shortfall. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and the Resolution Foundation said much of the shortfall wa...