This week, it was confirmed that our national debt has now surpassed the dismal milestone of £3trillion. Such an enormous number is hard to comprehend, so let me put it in context.
With £3trillion, we could build ten million new homes, 30 HS2 rail networks or 2,000 Shard skyscrapers.
In terms of public services, we could fund the NHS for 12 years – which you might think is remarkably brief – and pay for all English state schools, universities and colleges for two generations.
If the entire £3trillion was spent in just one year, it could pay for the salaries of 60 million
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