Originally Posted by ianch99

Here's an interesting conundrum: if you voted Tory at the last election, I presume you voted for and support George Osbourne's economic competence and and you agree that he knows what he is doing when it comes to the country's finances. Let's face it, if you don't agree that he knows what he is doing then ... let's not go there ..

So, we agree that George is knowledgeable and competent in running the economy and is trusted to make decisions on the near future economic outlook.

Ok, so why would you not trust him when he says here:



You sort of can't have it both ways: either he is trusted to run the country's economy and you then have to trust him when he says what he says or he isn't trusted on economic matters then in which case why is he Chancellor? ..