Public sector net debt

Net debt in the years before and after election years, % of GDP

1997 election (1992-93 - 2001-02)

2024 election (2019-20 - 2028-29)

100%

Election year

OBR forecast

75

50

25

0

-4

years

before

-2

0

2

4

years

after

1997 election (1992-93 - 2001-02)

2024 election (2019-20 - 2028-29)

100%

Election year

OBR forecast

75

50

25

0

-4

years before

-2

0

2

4

years after

Guardian graphic. Source: Public First analysis of ONS data. Note: excluding public sector banks