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Morning Call: Rachel Reeves’ growth pains

What story will Labour tell if the economy doesn’t improve?

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Feb 12, 2025
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Good morning, it’s George here.

Politics is always fraught if the economy isn’t growing – that’s a lesson British prime ministers have learned throughout history. Below I ask how Labour will respond if meaningful growth never comes.

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