Reeves: Gatwick second runway shows Government ‘backing builders, not blockers’
Gatwick Airport’s £2.2 billion second runway plan could create thousands of jobs and help “kickstart the economy”, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said.
Ms Reeves said: “This Government promised to kickstart the economy – and we are.
UK taxes to rise steadily to combat mounting public spending pressures – KPMG
“While the economy showed resilience at the start of the year, the second half looks more uncertain,” Yael Selfin, KPMG UK’s chief economist, said.
“Elevated tax burdens, weaker global trade and cautious consumers are likely to keep growth subdued into 2026.”
The Chancellor is facing a “tough balancing act” with “mounting pressures on health and defence spending, combined with weaker growth”, she said.
“While the economy showed resilience at the start of the year, the second half looks more uncertain,” Yael Selfin, KPMG UK’s chief economist, said.
“Elevated tax burdens, weaker global trade and cautious consumers are likely to keep growth subdued into 2026.”
The Chancellor is facing a “tough balancing act” with “mounting pressures on health and defence spending, combined with weaker growth”, she said.
Oh dear, Rachel from Accounts is still being trundled out to say things nobody believes or listens to. Sometimes she wears a hard hat to pose with people who actually do things she probably doesn't understand. A better understanding of publicity might help with that.
The world is changing, becoming more informed. Political folk need to wake up, take a look at themselves and listen to the slogans they are required to repeat. As do voters unfortunately.
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"This Government promised to kickstart the economy" That's "kick" as in "on the wedding tackle" and "start" as in startle.
Another example of some politician wearing hi vis and a hard hat. A hard hat that has clearly not been adjusted for a good fit - or one whose fit has been compromised for a good photo op.
Much like the politician underneath really.
dearieme - yes, she does use some absurd phrases, but they all do and often the same ones. She should have avoided the word 'kick' in almost any context, but she just blunders along.
Anon - I bet the fit was compromised for the photo op. They seem to think people don't notice these things and don't appear to realise how it makes the photo op look like a photo op and nothing else.
Best she gets out in the open and away from the figures ... keep her out of the way.
James - a move to France would be good, give Macron some assistance.
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