Jasper Kenter

“The government appears keen to signal empathy with the pressures many people are facing. Addressing the harsh cliff edge in carer’s allowance and expanding parental pay are good examples of this,”

Jasper Kenter · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-28

Kenter said the government appears keen to signal empathy with the pressures many people are facing, citing carer's allowance and parental pay as examples.

“The strongest policies improve prosperity, resilience and sustainability at the same time,”

Jasper Kenter · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-28

Kenter said the strongest policies improve prosperity, resilience and sustainability at the same time.

“Growth is less likely to be inflationary when it comes from increasing the economy’s productive capacity rather than simply boosting spending. Measures that improve skills, reduce energy dependence, strengthen local economies and regenerate ecosystems are likely to deliver more lasting benefits than short-term stimulus,”

Jasper Kenter · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-28

Kenter said growth is less likely to be inflationary when it comes from increasing the economy's productive capacity rather than simply boosting spending.

“targeted support rather than large-scale tax cuts or rises”

Jasper Kenter · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-28

Kenter told Al Jazeera he expects targeted support rather than large-scale tax cuts or rises in the budget announcement.

“Pensioners will benefit from another substantial increase in the state pension, while low-paid workers will benefit from increases in the minimum wage. For most households, the bigger determinants of living standards will remain wages, inflation and energy costs rather than any new tax measures announced in the budget,”

Jasper Kenter · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-28

Kenter explained that pensioners and low-paid workers will benefit from increases, but wages, inflation and energy costs will remain the bigger determinants of living standards.