The UK needs to break with neoliberalism to deliver economic growth
‘Political parties incessantly talk about low economic growth but none are willing to address the major issues’
‘Political parties incessantly talk about low economic growth but none are willing to address the major issues’
‘This is something never seen before in modern British history.’
Sunak has made growing the economy one of his fives pledges to voters before an expected general election next year.
“We’re committed to take action to grow the economy”
“It’s shrinking”
“Picture a country going backwards, where workers haven’t had a decent pay rise in 15 years, public services are on the verge of collapse, and the gap between rich and poor grows year on year”
Here are three facts which show just how bad the Tories have been for the economy, resulting in hardship for households across the country.
“The UK has now seen 15 years of relative decline, with productivity growth at half the rate seen across other advanced economies.”
“It does concern me that the supply side of the economy has slowed. It does concern me a lot.”
‘The chancellor delivered a continuation of austerity, public spending cuts and tax hikes.’
While Jeremy Hunt was keen to portray an optimistic picture of his autumn statement, bragging about tax cuts and how he was ‘growing the economy’, even though the facts show otherwise