Gemma Tetlow
Chief Economist
Gemma's recent work
Rishi Sunak’s higher defence spending announcement does not add up
The prime minister should not be allowed to abdicate decisions about how to pay for his spending pledges.
Four things we learned from Rachel Reeves’ Mais lecture
What is the shadow chancellor’s vision for the economy?
The Treasury needs to engage earlier and more widely on tax reform
Jeremy Hunt's budget was not a case study in good tax policy making.
All work
Jobs and benefits: The Covid-19 challenge
Individuals and the economy would benefit from the government rethinking aspects of the support provided to people when they first fall out of work.
Rishi Sunak’s budget must support the lockdown exit roadmap
The government’s plan for easing lockdown restrictions must be supported by appropriate tax and spending policy
Lifting lockdown in 2021: the next phase of the coronavirus strategy
Any mismanagement that risks a fourth lockdown would represent a serious failure of government.
Coronavirus: what economic support is the government currently providing for businesses?
Since the first UK-wide lockdown, the UK and devolved governments have provided support for businesses and individuals.
Coronavirus: actions taken by the Bank of England during the first lockdown
The Bank of England took action to ensure businesses had access to low-interest loans and that the markets for government bonds continued to function.
Government spending: how does parliament approve it?
The government lays out its principal financial plans for the year in the budget.
The cost of coronavirus
There are many costs associated with the coronavirus pandemic, not least the lives lost as a result.
Brexit and coronavirus: economic impacts and policy response
The government should restrict access to coronavirus support schemes to businesses affected by the pandemic.
Supermarket cashback highlights need for Treasury to review its Covid rescue offer
Rishi Sunak must do more to target his Covid support packages and avoid wasting taxpayers’ money
Rishi Sunak must explain the need for tax rises after coronavirus
To make the UK’s public finances sustainable again will require higher taxes