The UK Economy expanded by 0.2% in April, following a 0.3% fall in March. This is largely thanks to the services sector, which saw 0.3% growth. In the three months to April, GDP did grow – though only by 0.1%. Rishi did just promise to grow the economy, he never said it would be anything impressive. With Gilt markets spiking and a stagnant economy, Guido again finds himself asking: where’s the growth plan?

Elsewhere, another of Rishi’s pledges is no longer looking so assured. After 87 migrants were detected on the 10^th and a new 2023 record of 616 on the 11^th, the 12^th saw 545 migrants make the crossing.

More migrants were detected in the last two days of data than in the entire month of March…