The IFS published its analysis of the public finance plans of Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party on Thursday 23 April. At a press briefing IFS researchers presented the implications of manifesto commitments for debt and borrowing, and for overall levels of tax and spending. The briefing was streamed live from 10am on Thursday 23 April.
Watch a recording of the briefing here:
Chair
Director
Paul has been the Director of the IFS since 2011. He is also currently visiting professor in the Department of Economics at University College London.
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Deputy Director
Carl, a Deputy Director, is an editor of the IFS Green Budget, is expert on the UK pension system and sits on the Social Security Advisory Committee.
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