Sir Jeremy Hunt MP

Residents have spoken resoundingly! Great to see the #Ash Neighbourhood Plan backed by almost 89% of those who voted.
A hugely welcome result for Ash, Ash Vale and Ash Green, giving residents a stronger voice in shaping development and protecting the places they value.
Congratulations to Ash Parish Council and everyone who worked hard to bring the plan to this stage. Local voices matter!

Never waste a budget - my verdict on today’s package

youtu.be/Oj4VGg1zxag?is…

Lots of vital decisions kicked into long grass. Best that can be said for budget is that markets are calm & it was less damaging to growth than last two. But OBR projections truly horrible - borrowing, debt, inflation & unemployment all up with living standards & growth both down. Govt will regret trumpeting this year’s healthier than expected growth numbers.

Increasing the Bank Levy will make mortgages more expensive and the cost of living worse. Bankers are an easy target but it is also risky: banks in London already face a total tax rate of 46%, compared with 39% in Frankfurt and just 28% New York. Less profitable financial services = lower long term tax revenue

The Growth Conundrum podcast episode 1 - where we discuss why generating economic growth appears so difficult:
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