The policies of the 5 wanting to be in Number 10

Even though the two candidates that are leading the race to be the next Prime Minister have pledged to loosen fiscal policy by less than the other candidates, whoever takes over as Prime Minister on 6th September will find it hard not to provide more fiscal support as we think the economy will be in a recession by then.

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