Opinion
Britain's budget has passed the market test. It has yet to pass the growth test
John Healey has bought the government some breathing space. Whether he has bought the British economy a better future is another matter.

Economic Commentator
Adrian Cole is an economic commentator for economos, writing on macroeconomics, monetary policy and where politics meets financial markets. He examines how central-bank decisions, government policy and shifts in the global economy shape growth and investment.
John Healey has bought the government some breathing space. Whether he has bought the British economy a better future is another matter.