Most of the announcements in the Autumn Statement had found their way into the press beforehand and it was reassuring to listen to a fiscal statement free of shocks and surprises.
The chancellor’s statement was very much about restoring credibility and stability after the disastrous mini-budget two months ago. His three stated priorities of stability, growth and public services are right and sensible.
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