Hunt says he will boost public sector productivity, while at the same time cutting capital spending in real terms. Given historic underinvestment in buildings, IT and equipment it's extremely hard to see how the govt's productivity objectives will be delivered

Spending plans look even more implausible now than in March, with the chancellor choosing to cut taxes at the cost of an even tighter squeeze on public services. The chancellor has abdicated his responsibility for public service performance, leaving it for the next government to pick up the pieces