Starmer told the Commons at PMQs: “I never authorised attacks on Cabinet Ministers.“ After lavishing praise on Wes Streeting…
When prompted by Badenoch he declined to say the words “I have full confidence in Morgan McSweeney.” Phew, that would have been the kiss of death…
Badenoch taunted Starmer over the briefings last night that there would be a “market meltdown.” To huge jeers he said:
“This is a united team… five interest rate cuts, trade deals with the EU…”
Streeting has urged Starmer to sack the official responsible for co-ordinating the briefing attack against him. Give it a few weeks and relentless media fails, that normally does it…
Speaking at the Confederation of British Industry conference, CBI boss Rain Newton-Smith warned Reeves:
“This Budget is about credibility and about trust. You will never be able to tax your way to growth. Growth, not taxes, is the only way out of decline, and that starts with business.”