Government "must not rest on its laurels" on growth

Government "must not rest on its laurels" on growth

Responding to the latest GDP figures showing growth of 0.7%, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:

"The government must not rest on its laurels when there’s an even bigger growth prize within touching distance - if the Labour government drop their red lines on Europe.

“Ministers must seize the opportunity at this month's EU summit and take up the Lib Dem plan to strike a new growth and defence deal with Europe including by joining the single market. That’s how we really get Britain growing again for the long-term so we can cut people’s taxes and cut their bills.”

ENDS

Notes to Editor:

Growth rates for the UK economy were published here

Liberal Democrat plans for a growth and defence partnership with the European Union can be found here