Does the hon. Lady remember the Budget of just over a year ago, which crashed the economy, sent interest rates spiralling and sent mortgage rates up? We must not forget that there is an interest rate premium in the UK over much of the rest of the western world, and that is forecast to remain for years to come because, sadly, it is down to the long-term mismanagement of the UK economy, which the Tory Government must take responsibility for.
Autumn Statement Resolutions
Proceeding contribution from
Ian Blackford
(Scottish National Party)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 22 November 2023.
It occurred during Budget debate on Autumn Statement Resolutions.
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