Chancellor settles on middle ground
13 September 2012
Gordon Brown’s budget offered good news for the public sector, but business gave it a predictably mixed reception. David Arminas looks at what it means for purchasing and supply professionals
Analysts believe chancellor of the exchequer Gordon Brown’s 2001 budget was a “something for everyone” affair, with the government preparing for a May election. While it was strong on raising state benefits to woo the core vote, the budget was notable for mildly disappointing, rather than unduly upsetting, the business community .
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