The author criticizes Labour's delay in presenting the budget, arguing that it has created uncertainty and negative speculation about the UK's economy. They highlight the 'Black Hole' issue and suggest that filling it earlier would have been beneficial.
Regardless of any reader’s political persuasion, few can have been impressed by Labour’s first hundred days in the saddle. It goes without saying that to judge the government’s performance over such a short period of time is unrealistic and probably unfair.There have been some howlers, but I have no intention of dwelling on perceived sleaze, nor the trials and tribulations of the ‘Sue Gray/Morgan McSweeney Saga.
It is hoped that Transport Secretary Louise Haigh’s ‘gaff’, when she injudiciously and indirectly insulted P&O Ferries and its owner DP World, won’t derail their fresh investment plans.Frenetic diplomatic activity should abate the issue. DP World already has huge investments in the UK such as the port of Southampton, which should result in good sense prevailing.PM Starmer in a recent podcast, was confident that £40 billion investment had been secured for infrastructure projects.
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