David Gauke

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David Gauke @DavidGauke

Government should spend money to meet a policy objective, such a strengthening defence capability or reducing carbon emissions. Some jobs may be created as a consequence but, in terms of meeting such an objective, these are a cost not a benefit. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Nov. 18, 2020

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David Gauke @DavidGauke

Putting aside the merits of more defence spending (or ambitious environmental policies), spending taxpayers’ money to ‘create jobs’ is usually either very expensive or ineffective. ‘It’ll create jobs’ is rarely a good justification in itself for public spending. — PolitiTweet.org

No 10 believes the settlement could create up to 10,000 jobs. Deal is extra £16.5bn *on top of* Tory manifesto com… https://t.co/EfnRZsKbHb

Posted Nov. 18, 2020

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David Gauke @DavidGauke

RT @TorstenBell: Proof point 10000 that government favours spending over spending control: they’ve just promised lots of defence cash for f… — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Nov. 19, 2020 Retweet