Conservatives: Reeves must urgently get a grip on economy
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Conservatives: Reeves must urgently get a grip on economy
The shadow financial secretary to the Treasury has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to "urgently get a grip" on the economy amid the current financial market turmoil.
Gareth Davies adds high interest rates and mortgate payments "will be hurting people across the country.
Report by Brooksl.
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