There seems to have been a complete reversal of Tory and Labour philosophies.
Kier now claims that Labour is the party of fiscal responsibility. This used to be a Tory strength. By popular acclaim reputations now seem reversed.
Labour in 2019 were portrayed as profligate fantasists - nationalise everything in sight (energy, rail, water, etc). This justified a huge increase in borrowing in the interests of the consumer ensuring profits did not fund the wealthy through dividends and excessive salaries.
The Tories are now doing the same - justifying tax cuts and huge borrowing on the grounds of encouraging investment, job creation and growth.
Whether you believe either, both or neither of these claims seems based on preconceived beliefs rather than rational analysis.
What is clear is that Kier seems to have grasped the importance of marketing over substance, albeit without presentational talent. Truss has ditched public opinion in favour of imposing her view of reality. A curse on both their houses.
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