Scrooge or spender? Labour's fiscal plan explained
Editor's Insight: Taxpayers' Union says Labour could be returning to the spending freeze days of Sir Roger Douglas.
The smoke and mirrors of government accounting have become clearer since Finance Minister Steven Joyce raised the question of a $11.7 billion “hole” in Labour’s fiscal plan for the next five years.
Mr Joyce alleges Labour has failed to treat the annual “operating allowance” – essentially
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Scrooge or spender? Labour's fiscal plan explained
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