Davey: Recession warning a "badge of shame" for Rishi Sunak and Conservative government

3 Nov 2022

EMBARGO: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Responding to the Bank of England's warning today that the UK is facing the longest recession on record, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:

"This is a badge of shame for Rishi Sunak and this Conservative government.

"Months of chaos and incompetence have played havoc with our economy and people are suffering as a result. 

"Ordinary families and pensioners should not have to pay the price for the Conservative Party’s mistakes. It’s time for a proper windfall tax on oil and gas companies, and for benefits and pensions to be uprated in line with inflation."

ENDS

 


 

 

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