Budget cuts in nation’s interest, says Granger

David Granger

Leader of the Opposition David Granger yesterday said APNU and the AFC acted in the nation’s interest by making cuts to the national budget and he called on the PPP/C to return to the negotiating table and agree to introduce reasonable reforms, like a lower VAT.

The opposition, using its one-seat majority in the National Assembly, last week made cuts amounting to $20.8 billion of the $192.5 billion originally proposed by Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh. APNU and AFC cited concerns about a lack of accountability for some allocations as well as the