<strong>Letters: </strong>We know pandemics are bad for the economy, but Rishi Sunak’s plan to boost spending ignored medical advice, says <strong>Michael Clerx. </strong>Also letters from <strong>Angelique Fairbrass </strong>and<strong> Bridget MacDonald</strong>
Nearly half a trillion dollars was paid into the coffers of the banks and financial institutions, paid for by cuts in health, education and other vital facilities.
Letters:<strong> Tom Chance </strong>on why local builders could be the solution to the country’s housing crisis. Plus letters from <strong>Dr Steve Melia, David Redshaw </strong>and<strong> Michael Heaton</strong>
The then chancellor was worried about the impact of lockdown on the economy and society. And who can say he was wrong? says the Guardian’s economics editor, Larry Elliott