Rightwing economic myths could derail Burnham’s project – to destroy them, look to Keynes | Larry Elliott

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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What happened

Borrowing can be good, there is no such thing as the ‘nation’s credit card’, and, yes, you can buck the markets – as previous governments have shown Andy Burnham does a nice line in nostalgia.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:28 UTC.

Why it matters

Economic releases and corporate results feed directly into rate expectations, currency moves and equity pricing, so the detail here often matters more to markets than the headline itself.

What to watch next

  • Revisions to the initial figures once fuller data is released
  • How rate expectations and index futures respond
  • Guidance or commentary from the companies and policymakers involved

Sources

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