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Beware rightwing economic myths such as ‘maxing out the nation’s credit card’ | Letters

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A 2026 letter argues that Larry Elliott's critique of right-wing economic myths constraining Andy Burnham's government should be required reading before the Chancellor's budget. The author, a former bond trader, rejects the household budget analogy for UK state financing, noting that Parliament votes, the Treasury instructs the Bank of England, and the Bank credits accounts in the private sector before taxes withdraw funds. The article was published on October 7, 2026.

Key points

• The letter argues that Larry Elliott's column on right-wing economic myths constraining Andy Burnham's government should be required reading before John Healey's budget.
• The author, a former bond trader, rejects the household budget analogy for UK state financing, noting that Parliament votes, the Treasury instructs the Bank of England, and the Bank credits accounts in the private sector before taxes withdraw funds.

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