‘Instagram filter’ of Rishi’s budget hides ‘age of stagnation’ say Labour
Removing the “Instagram filter” from Rishi Sunak’s Budget reveals it offers an “age of stagnation” rather than optimism, according to Ed Miliband.
The shadow business secretary mocked the Chancellor for the “Rishi branding” on his financial proposals, but warned his plan for growth is “woeful” in developing the economy.
Mr Miliband added the Budget fails to tackle the cost of living crisis after 11 years of “low growth, stagnant wages, falling living standards” under the Conservatives.
Opening day two of the Budget debate, Mr Miliband told the Commons: “It’s less than 24 hours since the Budget was delivered and it’s already unravelling because of the chasm between the claims of ministers and the reality that working people face.
“To listen to the Chancellor yesterday it’s clear he is living on a totally different planet. He told us he’d deliver an age of optimism. But when you take off the Instagram filter all he offers is an age of stagnation.
“Low wages, low growth, high taxes, more lost Tory years.”
