UK Fiscal Statement Preview: Possible flashpoint for Starmer/Reeves

The Chancellor’s fiscal statement to Parliament on Tuesday 3rd March has the potential to be another flashpoint for Prime Minister Starmer and Chancellor Reeves. But whether Starmer/Reeves hang on or are eventually ousted, two economic and financial market trends appear to be in train regardless – looser fiscal policy than planned and possibly higher gilt yields than otherwise. 

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