Confidence in Willis Collapses: Boardrooms Confirm What Taxpayers Know

Reacting to today’s Mood of the Boardroom survey, the Taxpayers’ Union is saying that the report tells us what taxpayers already know: Nicola Willis has tanked the books and business leaders have lost confidence.

Taxpayers’ Union spokesperson, Tory Relf, said:

“There are no surprises here. Willis and Luxon have flopped, while the Ministers who are actually making the tough calls and getting work done, like Erica Stanford or Chris Bishop, come out on top. Action is rewarded, not excuses. That’s the difference.”

“Boardrooms aren’t stupid. They can see the dire state of the finances Willis has kept us in. And it’s not just boardrooms feeling the pinch – taxpayers are the ones paying for her failure to get the books under control.”

“That’s exactly why we need a Spring Statement, for Willis to fess up and reset before the year is out. The Government can spin all it likes, but the numbers don’t lie – and neither do the boardrooms.”

“Full capital expensing would give businesses the shot in the arm the country is desperate for. Our Pathway to Surplus report lays out how Nicola Willis can pay for it. Willis doesn’t need another working group or glossy strategy – she needs to pick up A Pathway to Surplus and get on with it. All the answers are in black and white on Willis’ desk, so there’s no more room for excuses.”