Sunak's Growth Strategy 'Missing', Says Former Bank Economist

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By THE PRESS ASSOCIATION (Sam Blewett, PA Deputy Political Editor)

January 8, 2023 at 11:52 AM UTC

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Rishi Sunak is still "missing" a plan to boost the economy, a former Bank of England chief economist has warned as the UK is forecast for a recession.

Andy Haldane said on Sunday there is "not really a growth programme at all", as the Prime Minister defended the scale of his ambition to bring down inflation.