David Gauke suggested that the timidity is preventing candidates getting to root of election defeatLabour market statistics have shown Scotland’s GDP grew by 0.3% in May, and by 0.9% in the three months leading up to May, PA Media reports.The SNP’s deputy first minister and economy secretary Kate Forbes said:Today’s figures show the welcome news that payrolled employment and median monthly pay are at record highs. However, many households and businesses are still feeling the effects of harsh trading conditions and the global cost-of-living crisis.That’s why we are prioritising action to tackle child poverty, grasp the opportunities of net zero and support growth within the restrictions of the devolution settlement.Inflation down. Employment up. Fastest growth in the G7. That was Labour’s real economic inheritance, but Rachel Reeves still wants to raise your taxes. Continue reading…
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Author : Martin Belam
Publish date : 2024-08-13 09:23:28
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