Rachel Reeves comments ahead of the Budget

Rachel Reeves MP, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, commenting ahead of the Budget, said:

“This Budget is an opportunity for the government to get us off their path of managed decline.

“It's a chance for them to recognise the huge promise and potential of Britain and get us growing again.

“With 13 years of economic mismanagement and sticking plaster politics leaving us lagging behind, what we need to see on Wednesday is some real ambition from the government.

“Labour’s focus would be on our mission to secure the highest growth in the G7. Our plan will help us lead the pack again, by creating good jobs and productivity growth across every part of our country, so everyone, not just a few feel better off.”