Quote: JerryChicken "So just to quote one source (there are hundreds to pick from but this one has pictures so you can read it easier), rlhttp://www.ukpublicspending.co.uk/uk_national_debt_chart.htmlrl, has government borrowing increased in the last three years, forget the "ifs" and "buts" about what Labour might have done for that is pure conjecture and totally irrelevant - can you call this plan of action in this current government an "austerity plan" if we are borrowing more now than we were when they came to power ?
I could pay off my credit card much quicker if I just borrowed some more to pay it off with.'"
You are side stepping the issue. The discussion is not about borrowing it is about Osborne's much critcised recovery plan now clearly seen to be working which Labour said couldn't happen without spending (and borrowing even more)
If you want a separate discusion on why the borrowing is higher than expected then there are plenty of reason to explain this which I have already done. eg North Sea revenues down, Our World leading financial sector down, our main export market down. Three factors that were not apparent when this government came to power.
But back to the main debate. Are you a recovery denier? Are you pleased the country is on the road to recovery? Are you able to give credit when due?