Employers need more support as restrictions get tighter. The chancellor must put jobs first

Analysis has found that reducing employers’ contribution to the Job Support Scheme could save hundreds of thousands of viable jobs. The cost would not be prohibitive, writes James Moore

Rishi Sunak’s priority should be people’s jobs (LNP/Rex)

In the midst of the pandemic, employment should be at the forefront of chancellor Rishi Sunak’s thinking.

Sure, keep in close contact with the Bank of England and especially the Debt Management Office. Do your best to keep a lid on the Brexit ultras, and always make sure you’ve got some garlic handy to keep Dominic Cummings at bay when he shows his fangs.

But the priority should be people’s jobs. It’s that simple.