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Rachel Reeves: Our choices mean the economy is in a better position to deal with the costs of the war in Iran while kickstarting…

On the recordJuly 8, 2026
Our choices mean the economy is in a better position to deal with the costs of the war in Iran while kickstarting long-term growth by focusing on our three big choices – boosting AI, regional growth and strengthening trade with the EU.
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Rachel Reeves
Labour Party

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Response to the IMF report on economic growth.

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