Treasury
Chris asks former OBR chairs about the volatility of their forecasts
I asked them if I want being harsh by describing their forecasts as "finger in the air".
27 Feb 2026
Shaping economic policy
Treasury
Chris pushes Chancellor to increase public R&D
According to the OBR, the government is not increasing R&D enough to materially improve productivity.
23 Dec 2025
Treasury
Chris asks Chancellor to join calls for a customs union
I asked her if she'd join the Liberal Democrat proposals for a UK EU customs union
11 Dec 2025
Treasury
Chris asks Chancellor to commit to properly funding SEND services
I asked her and the Department of Education to properly fund SEND services to end the crisis in this country
10 Dec 2025
Treasury
Chris questions OBR prediction of cuts to SEND funding
They predicted the government will cut SEND funding by £2.2 billion in 2029/30
5 Dec 2025
Treasury
Chris questions OBR on increasing public investment
I asked them how they expect productivity and growth to improve when public investment is not increasing.
4 Dec 2025