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MPs defend economic forecaster against criticism
Published Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · Updated September 23
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The OBR was set up in 2010 by then-Chancellor George Osborne to provide independent forecasts of economic growth and assess government policies.
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- The Guardian
The article emphasizes the importance of preserving the independent voice of the OBR in economic debate and suggests that criticisms are misdirected, stemming from difficult policy decisions rather than OBR overreach.
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