UK Treasury Committee defends OBR against reform calls, rejects 'shooting the messenger'

The UK Treasury Committee has rejected calls from both left and right to fundamentally reform the Office for Budget Responsibility, framing such attacks as 'shooting the messenger'. The committee asserts the OBR should not be blamed for tough fiscal decisions driven by tight public finances. This reinforces the OBR's independence and its role in constraining fiscal policy, potentially limiting future government flexibility.