Pascual: OBR Forecast More Bullish Than BOE

The video discusses the last autumn statement by Philip Hammond, focusing on Brexit's impact on borrowing and fiscal policy. It highlights criticisms of the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecasts and their political implications. The analysis of the Brexit vote and its political context is explored, along with the challenges in economic forecasting amid political uncertainty.

In what ways did the political landscape affect the economic policies discussed?

What challenges did Philip Hammond face in making economic forecasts amidst Brexit uncertainty?