Tories: Inflation figures are of government’s making
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Tories: Inflation figures are of government’s making
Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride describes Wednesday’s inflation figures of 3.4% as “pretty disappointing” saying it is “of this government’s making” after putting up National Insurance for employers in the last budget.
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Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride describes April’s rise in inflation to 3.5% as “pretty shocking” and says they are “down to government choices”, citing public sector pay rises and increases..
Rachel Reeves admits April’s inflation rise to 3.5% is “clearly disappointing” but acknowledges the figures are partly down to government policies to “stabilise” the economy. The chancellor..
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