Griffith criticises Reeves ahead of Spring Statement
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Griffith criticises Reeves ahead of Spring Statement
Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith has criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement, blaming her previous budget decisions for the economic downturn.
He said that the government is on the "back foot" and is failing to meet its own fiscal rules.
Report by Covellm.
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