You don't change perceptions by continually repeating the same misleading narrative. If you continually lie to people then it's hardly surprising they distrust you.

It’s not really their job to educate people about the intricacies of govt financing. Using an analogy isn’t lying.

It now seems likely Reeves will change the definition of debt to free up potentially £50 Bn for investment. Having continually told the public there is a £22 Bn black hole in the govt finances, don't you think voters might now ask how the govt can conjer up £50 Bn from thin air?