FAQ

FAQs

1. Is the Campaign aligned to any political party?

No. The Campaign recognises that to be successful it should not be aligned to any political party. If it was it would create division and the issue it is trying to address in terms of the management of our public sector finances applies to each government in power over recent decades and those who would aspire to be in power in the future. 

2. I have no savings and rely on the state to support me. Should I care about the public sector finances? 

Yes for the following reasons: The state can only pay what it takes in via taxation and can borrow. If the debts are too high it may struggle either to borrow or to pay the interest. If it has to seek help from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) it is highly likely their help would come with conditions. There is no way to know of knowing what these conditions might be but reducing outgoings is a reasonable expectation. Inflation is a risk so that the income you do receive may not go as far as it currently does. Also we need the public sector finances to be in good shape to withstand shocks that could impact all of us - such as a war. 

3. Is this a peaceful campaign?

100% yes. The Campaign is based on hard work, the engagement of as many people as possible, respect, fairness, and recognition that the strength is in the case.

4. Does the Campaign overlap with other organisations?

No. It has been set up so that its aims are focussed and don't drift into overlapping with the works of others. For example we don't try to promote any specific government policy because others do that. What we do want to do is to an environment which allows or encourages them to make responsible fiscal decisions. Others who are far better qualified will be advising them regarding the impact of the policy options.