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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
Are you aware of the difference between the debt and the deficit?
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Yes but as Chris says, irrelevant.
Are you aware of the similarities? I'll save you the time - they're both high and increasing!
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In April 2023, the public sector current budget deficit (or borrowing to fund day-to-day activities) was £19.4 billion, £10.1 billion more than in April 2022. Over the same period, public sector net investment increased by £1.8 billion to £6.2 billion
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https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/gover...36.2%20billion.
Is that doubling of the budget deficit what you mean by "under control"?
