Starmer proudly declared that for the first time in history a Prime Minister would not turn on the Downing Street Christmas tree lights. Guido verify hates to inform Starmer that in 2021, a Labour MP accidentally turned the lights on, and in 2002, Cherie Blair switched them on. This year, 14-year old Samuel did. The lights came on just before he hit the button…
Speaking at his speech on how to achieve “progressive capitalism” Wes Streeting fired a dig and Andy Burnham:
“Bond markets are not bond villains and fiscal rules matter.”