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Beware rightwing economic myths such as ‘maxing out the nation’s credit card’ | Letters

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What happened

Readers respond to an article in which Larry Elliott argues that Andy Burnham must challenge neoliberal nostrums Larry Elliott’s column on the rightwing economic myths constraining Andy Burnham’s government should be required reading before John Heal…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:01:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

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  • How rate expectations and index futures respond
  • Guidance or commentary from the companies and policymakers involved

Coverage timeline

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