Labour have made a lot of big claims about the economy we left them.
Claims that not a single independent economist has been willing to backup.
In reality Labour inherited:
And while Labour have talked a big game about tough choices, when it came to public sector productivity they have ducked the tough choices.
- Giving inflation-busting pay increases to their trade union paymasters without any commitment to boosting productivity.
- And they plan to implement French-style employment regulations which will discourage businesses from creating jobs.
It's important we take the time to learn from our mistakes in government.
But millions are now counting on us now to robustly and rigorously hold the new Labour Government to account.
- Inflation at the Bank of England target of 2%
- Job Growth, with 800 jobs on average created every day the Conservatives were in office.
- Economic Growth at the fastest rate in the G7.
If Rachel Reeves believes her own propaganda and hikes taxes at October's Budget then this progress will be jeopardised.
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