UNITE: ‘Leaves on the line’ excuse for growth figures won’t wash
The economy shrank by 0.5% in the October-to-December period, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
Len McCluskey, Unite general secretary – elect said:
“It’s beyond belief that the Tory-led coalition is actually trying to blame the weather for these appalling growth figures. George Osborne sounds like a rail boss trying to blame delays on leaves on the line.
“The blame lies squarely on this government’s policy of massive spending cuts with no strategy for growth. If they had a growth strategy, it’s obvious the figures would be better than they are.
“The Government’s economic credibility is now in tatters, but it’s ordinary people who will be affected not the out-of touch elite in the cabinet. It’s deeply worrying that a double dip recession is becoming ever more likely. It is now time for the coalition to take their heads out of the sand and come up with a plan B.”
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