The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the UK’s main political parties have avoided addressing tough choices regarding public finances in their manifestos.
The think tank warned that it would be a “considerable surprise” if taxes were not increased within the next five years.
Voters they say,have been left in the dark over how the major parties will be able to fund their spending commitments
They rubbished claims that manifestos were fully costed, arguing the pair faced a “stark choice” between making tax rises beyond their manifesto pledges, spending cuts or increased borrowing.
“By the end of the parliament I am confident that spending on the NHS will have risen by much more than the “additional” amount in the winning party’s election manifesto.” said Carl Emmesson
Head of the IFS Paul Johnson launching g the report explained how all the election manifestos have “failed even to acknowledge some of the most important issues and choices to have faced us for a very long time.”
Sir Keir Starmer responded to a report saying that their manifesto is fully costed and fully funded
