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Rachel Reeves: Before the conflict in the Middle East, growth was higher than expected and inflation was falling. This is not a war we…

On the recordJune 12, 2026
Before the conflict in the Middle East, growth was higher than expected and inflation was falling. This is not a war we wanted or joined, but one that will have an impact at home.
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Rachel Reeves
Labour Party

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Commenting on the UK economy amid the Iran war.

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