On Tuesday 28 April the IFS published its analysis comparing the tax and benefit plans of the Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats. At the press briefing IFS researchers presented analysis of manifesto commitments. The briefing was streamed live from 10am on Tuesday 28 April and the recording is available below.
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Robert Joyce
Deputy Director
Robert is a Deputy Director. His work focuses on primarily on the labour market, income and wealth inequality, and the design of the welfare system.
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