Summary:
- Darren Jones, Labour’s Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, criticizes the Tories for celebrating a fall in headline inflation.
- He points out that core inflation for other goods and services remains high, between 3.5% and 4%.
- Jones emphasizes the need for more work to be done to address the cost of living crisis and get the economy back on track.
- The Labour Party’s ambition for the economy is greater than just a minor improvement, aiming for sustained growth and relief for households.