Liz Truss defends her disastrous mini-budget and says she was right all along
It’s everyone else’s fault apparently…
economy
UK economy shrinks at quickest pace in seven months
“Another dismal day for growth in the UK economy. Appalling Tory decisions (and failures to make decisions) have left us stuck in a low growth, high tax trap.”
Tory MP roasted by Nick Robinson for trying to claim UK economy is in great shape
‘If you’re flat on your back it’s quite easy to grow faster.’
15-year wage stagnation has left average earnings £230 a week lower than their pre-financial crisis trend
The good news of today doesn’t make up for 15 years of unprecedented wage stagnation.
Chart sums up perfectly just how bad Britain’s economy is under the Tories
It comes as a leading economic think tank warned that the UK is on course to experience five years of “lost” economic growth and is at risk of a recession next year.
It’s time to debunk the myths of neoliberalism
Our lives are not governed by some invisible hand of fate. Rather they are governed by myths and theories that mask power and politics and advance the interests of elites
A 10 point plan to end economic stagnation and misery
‘The government’s policies have delivered stagnation and misery. A new course needs to be charted.’
To win, Labour needs an inspiring message about fairness
Labour must manage the balancing act of convincing voters it can deliver greater social justice, climate justice and national security without risking the economy.
Liz Truss mocked over her latest attempt to ‘rescue the economy’
“Relax everyone. Liz Truss is here to fix the economy”
Tory lord slams ‘completely and utterly insane’ wing of his party
“It’s a complete misreading of history, I don’t know why they bang on about it.