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 @9P2LR25answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but not at the expense of cutting public sector pay, we should just rely more heavily on taxing the rich and big businesses

 @B6S8Z2Hanswered…10mos10MO

No! From what I have read politicians need economic education. The issue of spending and tax DO NOT equate to household budgets and managing them in this way is disastrous for our economy. Plus economic health depends on many other things that appear to be being ignored. Yes we need to manage inflation but govt should spend more to bolster the economy and do good works/provide properly funded services and not focus on this minimisation rubbish.

 @B5HMNWHanswered…1yr1Y

to an extent, reduce as much as possible while maintaining positive outcomes for citizens to ensure basic needs met (labour,housing,food)

 @9QDMYWPanswered…2yrs2Y

The government sould give legitimate evidence to support sector borrowing in justify it for either the public or independent board.

 @9Q8GHDBanswered…2yrs2Y

In the long run yes but in the short term we need to borrow more to invest in growing industries like renewables.

 @9PSPG2Wanswered…2yrs2Y

not at the expense of pulic services like social services, disability benefits. All public services need to be well managed,

 @9PRGGCLanswered…2yrs2Y

Only when other things the government urgently need to spend out on, reduce significantly. And when the economy is gaining eg above 1%

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iSideWith. (2026). “Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 17, 2026, from https://uk.isidewith.com/poll/5144666308

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