
Beware rightwing economic myths such as ‘maxing out the nation’s credit card’ | Letters
Readers wrote to the Guardian in response to Larry Elliott’s column, warning that right‑wing economic myths—such as the claim the nation is ‘maxing out its credit card’—are misleading. They argue that Greater Manchester’s mayor, Andy Burnham, should confront these neoliberal narratives rather than accept them, emphasizing the need for realistic fiscal discussion and to promote policies that reflect actual economic capacity.