UK can't afford' not to build runways, says minister ahead of Rachel Reeves' big growth speech UK politics live
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Rachel Reeves is preparing to deliver a crucial speech addressing economic growth, which has garnered much preliminary attention, akin to that of a budget announcement. Following criticism of her prior tax policy's impact on business confidence, this address aims to rejuvenate optimism. Concurrently, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds supports infrastructure development, advocating for a pragmatic approach to overcoming regulatory hurdles. Keir Starmer reiterates the need for deregulation to attract substantial investments in Britain, underlining a government shift towards more proactive fiscal and regulatory policies.
Rachel Reeves is set to deliver a pivotal speech on growth, aimed to uplift business confidence after her fiscal policy faced criticism for being overly pessimistic.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds emphasizes the government's commitment to infrastructure projects such as airport expansions, insisting that the past hesitations will be actively addressed.
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