It’s worth recalling a Newcastle woman’s tart response to the political scientist Anand Menon in 2016 when he warned that Brexit would hit GDP: “That’s your bloody GDP, not ours.” That continuing frustration explains the current backlash against mainstream politicians.
The picture painted by official data for the UK economy in 2024 reveals a country broken by 14 years of Conservative party rule.
True, the economy grew – somewhat unexpectedly – but GDP per head fell, showing prosperity didn’t reach most people.
Another is stark regional disparities, with some areas falling further behind despite national GDP rising.
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