Economic boasts of Tories are shot down
Daily Record|August 17, 2023
Out-of-touch accusation
GRAHAM HISCOTT
Economic boasts of Tories are shot down

OUT-OF-TOUCH Tories yesterday crowed about the drop in inflation despite prices still soaring as millions of households struggle with sky-high bills.

Multi-millionaire Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hailed the Government's "decisive action" as it was confirmed the consumer price index measure of inflation dropped from 7.9 per cent to 6.8 per cent last month.

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