The Economy

                                                                          THE £9 TRILLION QUESTION

Rachel Reeves is driving Britain towards bankruptcy. While not all of our problems are of her making, her poor decisions have caused terrible consequences for the country and she is clearly out of her depth. But the truth is, the problems run far deeper than one Chancellor.

For too long, as a country, we have turned away from the hard economic realities we must face. Politicians of every colour and the public too, have chosen short-term fixes rather than tough economic decisions. That avoidance has left us weaker, more fragile, and ill-prepared for the challenges ahead.

In my speech, I set out the scale of those challenges and the responsibility we share to protect the economic future of our children and grandchildren. They will face greater economic challenges than my generation ever did.

It is time for honesty. It is time for a proper accounting. And it is time to put the interests of future generations at the heart of our approach.

                                                           To watch my speeches on the Economy, click below. 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDbHFtllZSMc3ZpvpDKdn48CxGGxsNdeZ

 

 

News

Richard comments on latest ONS figures

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed that public sector borrowing in February 2026 was the highest on record for that month outside the pandemic. Richard Fuller, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury commented:Government borrowing jumped to £14.3bn in February - £7bn more than fo

No economic growth in January – what this means for you and your family

ONS figures released on Friday showed there was no GDP growth in January 2026.Richard Fuller MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury said:Today’s figures from the ONS show the UK economy saw no growth in January and that was before the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. Inflation is al

Richard comments on the Spring Statement

On Tuesday, the Chancellor delivered her Spring Statement.Richard Fuller MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury said:The Chancellor's two budgets to date have had a devastating effect on the economy, especially on the life chances of young people who are seeing their job opportunities shrink at

Richard calls Budget "unfair"

Following the Government's recent budget, Richard spoke in the House about how the public has responded to the Budget.

Richard Closes Budget Debate in the House of Commons

Earlier this week, Richard closed the Budget Debate, accusing the Government of putting party before country.Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Richard Fuller MP said:This Budget was designed to put party before country and save the careers of the Chancellor and Prime Minister by placating thei