Mel Stride blamed GDP figures showing growth slowed between July and September on the Labour government “talking down of the economy”.
UK economic growth slowed between July and September relative to the previous quarter, according to official data, in a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride calls on Foreign Secretary David Lammy to “withdraw” historical derogatory remarks made about Donald Trump claiming they “are probably not going to make for encouraging a positive relationship” with the new US administration. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Responding to economic growth slowing in the quarter to September, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she is "not satisfied" with the figures. Reeves said: "Improving economic growth is at the heart of everything I am seeking to achieve, which is why I am not satisfied with these numbers." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rachel Reeves has told City chiefs she plans to create pension “megafunds” that will “power growth” in the economy and reward British savers. In her first Mansion House speech as Chancellor, Reeves announced plans for the megafunds which she said could bring in £80 billion to invest in businesses and infrastructure. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has criticised post-financial crash regulation, saying it has "gone too far" - setting a course for cutting red tape in her first speech.. Sky News
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves visits Quell Therapeutics in London where she sees how critical it is that funding goes into life sciences companies through unlocking pensions investment.
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Wes Streeting "crossed the line" by opposing assisted dying in public and the argument shouldn't "come down to resources", a Labour peer has said. Sky News
Pensions Minister Emma Reynolds announces Labour’s plans to create a pension “megafund” to help unlock billions of pounds of investment in businesses and infrastructure. She said, “we are looking at putting forward the biggest and boldest pension reforms in a generation”.
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Labour MPs who are opposed to legalising assisted dying believe the momentum is swinging behind their side of the campaign, Sky News has learnt. Sky News
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street for Prime Minister’s Questions. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch was joined by shadow secretary for environment, food and rural affairs, Victoria Atkins as she visited J H and Son farm near Long Crendon on Thursday. The opposition leader headed to Buckinghamshire to speak to farmers about their concerns over the latest budget.
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