Inflation rises: Economic vandalism of the Conservative party lives on

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Responding to inflation rising to 2.3%, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:

“Today’s rise in inflation shows that people are still feeling the aftershock from years of economic vandalism under the Conservative party.

 “The last Government’s economic mismanagement forced millions to choose between heating and eating and left many scrambling to try and pay their mortgages. 

“That’s why it’s so disappointing to have seen a Budget pressing ahead with winter fuel payment cuts and taxes on people’s jobs.

“The Government must act now to grow our economy and tackle the cost-of-living crisis, and that must start with changing course on the unfair National Insurance hike and the crushing Winter Fuel Payment cut.”

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Notes to Editor:

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