New figures from the Office for National Statistics show inflation is up. By more than expected to 3.6%…
The ONS notes: “the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.6% in the 12 months to June 2025, up from 3.4% in the 12 months to May” adding “transport, particularly motor fuels, made the largest upward contribution”. Bad news for Reeves…
UPDATE: Shadow chancellor Mel Stride says:
“This morning’s news that inflation remains well above the 2 per cent target is deeply worrying for families. Labour’s decision to tax jobs and ramp up borrowing is killing growth and stoking inflation.”
Sarah Pochin at Reform Scotland’s manifesto launch event: “I really wanted to come on in a Reform tartan burka, but apparently I wasn’t allowed… One day let’s do one of these events not live-streamed. We’ll do all the naughty stuff…”