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This was a Budget for the end of the Covid crisis

4 March 2021

6:05 AM

4 March 2021

6:05 AM

The Chancellor’s crisis management has been excellent. The Budget was another reflection of that, as Rishi Sunak unveiled further significant, targeted support to the areas of the economy that needed it most.

Over the last year, fiscal policy has acted as the main shock absorber for the economy. Including measures announced today, a massive £352 billion has been spent on Covid support.

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Dr Gerard Lyons is a senior fellow at Policy Exchange


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