The government plans legislation to cut the deficit in half in five years. That’s a worthy enough goal. But Brown probably won’t be PM in five years – and the law won’t carry any sanctions if the target isn’t met. There’s a better way to provide fiscal credibility.Sign up to read the rest of this subscriber-only content, or if you are already a member please sign in here.
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