While the war in the Middle East pushes prices up globally, we have got the right economic plan and inflation has held steady.
On the recordJune 17, 2026
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Rachel Reeves
Labour Party
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independent.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Commenting on inflation and economic plans.
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