Ex-Bank of England economist 'laments' Labour U-turn on £28bn green pledge
Monday, 12 February 2024 A former chief economist at the Bank of England has expressed disappointment at Labour's decision to axe its £28bn green investment pledge.
Shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds blamed Conservatives’ mishandling of the economy for having to ditch their pledge to spend £28 billion a year on green projects. Reynolds insisted that Labour's revised plan is still ambitious, but "deliverable". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at...
TV presenter Gregg Wallace has apologised after dismissing complaints about his behaviour as coming from “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age”. Facing allegations including “inappropriate sexual jokes”, the MasterChef star posted an apology video on Instagram. Labour MP Dr Rupa Huq, who sits on the Culture, Media and Sport committee welcomed the apology but urged the BBC to address the issue, stating, “bad behaviour shouldn’t continue unchecked.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Shadow Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins criticises Labour's time in office so far as she calls for the party's MPs to join her in a vote to axe the family fam tax proposed as part of Rachel Reeves' budget.
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The governor of the Bank of England said that the UK must “welcome opportunities to rebuild relations” following Brexit, as he backs the Chancellor’s plans to boost business investment and growth. Andrew Bailey discussed the importance of economic growth at the annual Mansion House speech in the City of London. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted Labour is being “straight” with voters, as the party faced criticism over the decision to ditch a key pledge to spend £28 billion a year on green projects. “Every..
Monday, 12 February 2024
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