MSE news: Sir Alan beats Martin in next Chancellor poll

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"Sir Alan Sugar is the man most Brits would like to see as Chancellor, according to an opinion poll out today. The second choice is this site's creator Martin Lewis.
Sugar, star of The Apprentice, polled 31% of the vote commissioned by Opinium Research. Martin's share of the vote was 19% ..."
Sugar, star of The Apprentice, polled 31% of the vote commissioned by Opinium Research. Martin's share of the vote was 19% ..."
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In an identical poll among financial advisers, as reported by Money Marketing newspaper, Vince Cable came top with 39% of the vote.
Phew!
No offence to Martin
Don't worry Im not offended. What's interesting is the assumption that a business man, or a consumer finance bod are qualified to run macro-economic policy. Perhaps its not even an assumption just a "people with a money link we know.
The real problem though is who amongst the real contenders is qualified to run the economy, economists certainly haven't predicted what happens well, and govts across the world has struggled.
The big problem is we need to learn as a nation to accept uncertainty and realise sometimes there are no right or wrong answers - but I can never see a politician being willing to say that - and if they did they'd be voted out. A tough circle to square.
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
I guess it depends what a chancellor is supposed to do. In practice, the treasury is huge, and the chancellors job is less to control the economy, and more to set broad brush public policy.
― P.G. Wodehouse, Love Among the Chickens
;-)
God who came up with this poll idea? Geez! Must have been dead bored!
He only ever put his name on some crappy electronics that nobody really wanted, just shows the influence of TV.:rolleyes:
Vince Cable always talks a lot of sense IMO.;)
Martin Lewis, who is he