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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Phillip Inman

Bank of England should promise lower interest rates – and see off Nigel Farage

Nigel Farage speaks at an indoor event
Nifel Farage needs interest rates to stay where they are, paralysing the economy, depressing growth and making life difficult for the government. Photograph: Thomas Krych/Zuma/Rex

How can the Bank of England avoid being a loyal and trusted friend to Nigel Farage? That’s easy. It could say the cost of borrowing will tumble over the next year, step by certain step, until it settles at a level that is low enough to boost growth.

Each cut in interest rates from today’s 4.25% to 3%, or even better 2.5%, would be used by businesses to boost production, make crucial investments or pay down debts, making them more financially secure.

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