I’ll + 1 that scuzz, i think it would deffinatly give better credibility and probabally better decisions
I do wonder if chancellor is any more than a figure head these days though? does a chancellor need to have a long term background in economics? surely like every other minister (eg defense, healthcare, environment) they just follow the most convincing advice from civil service and put a face to it?
TonyD – economics day 1, economic growth benefits everyone (see reduction in poverty between china and Africa) Those who risk capital get the greatest return but it trickles down to everyone. anyone who says capitalism is all about the 1% screwing over everone else hasnt understood it.
(sorry feeling like the only person on the ‘right’ side of the argument so that might be a bit forceful :p )