It is tempting to think of this Budget as a triumph in expectation management. Rachel Reeves’s minions have briefed us on so many potential tax rises that surely the actual speech, when finally delivered, can’t be as bad as feared. Having been conditioned to expect the worst, we will all end up feeling pathetically grateful
Ross Clark is a prominent journalist based in the United Kingdom. His work has been featured in various publications including The Spectator, The Sun, The Telegraph, and Yahoo News. He covers a wide range of topics including politics, social issues, and current affairs, offering his unique perspective and analysis on these subjects.