The UK economy expanded by 0.6% in the first three months of this year.
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The UK economy expanded by 0.6% in the first three months of this year.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said it showed her plan was “starting to bear fruit” and a leadership contest would derail that.
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Andy Burnham, Keir Starmer, Politics, Rachel Reeves, UK economy
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