Julian McCrae
Associate
All work
21 JAN 2016
Comment
29 DEC 2015
Comment
The Spending Review
What really happened.
30 NOV 2015
Comment
Securing the long-term credibility of the OBR
Four key changes are needed.
24 NOV 2015
Comment
Five things to watch for in tomorrow’s Spending Review
Julian McCrae looks at some of the things you should watch for.
14 OCT 2015
Comment
Fiscal rules and knock-about politics don’t mix
The reason for having fiscal rules is being lost.
05 OCT 2015
Comment
Can harsh medicine taste nice?
Government shouldn't sugarcoat cuts.
25 AUG 2015
Comment
The numbers behind the efficiency savings
The headlines might sound very positive, but are rather misleading.
08 JUL 2015
Comment
Budget 2015: delivering the spirit of the Conservative manifesto
The Chancellor is delivering the spirit, but not the letter, of the Conservative manifesto.
06 JUL 2015
Comment
How serious is the Government about its fiscal challenge?
Two big questions for the upcoming budget.
05 JUN 2015
Comment
What can we learn from yesterday’s Treasury announcement about the coming Spending Review?
Julian McCrae thinks the numbers in the announcement may not be that comforting for the fiscal hawks.