"I, too, very much enjoy reading the Blue Book. While we are talking about our favourite passages, I wonder what the right hon. Gentleman makes of page 29, which says that
“persistent weakness in productivity growth relative to the pre-financial crisis period is more likely to reflect underlying structural trends.”
"Given the hon. Gentleman’s interest in the bond yields, will he celebrate with me and other Labour Members today’s rally in yields, as well as the increase in the value of sterling and in the FTSE?..." Yuan Yang - View Speech
"I thank the right hon. Gentleman for giving way. Does he find it fiscally responsible that with his two Budgets, he left us with the lowest amount of fiscal headroom since the OBR was created at £8.9 billion in 2024? Is he proud of that? That left the current Chancellor …..." Yuan Yang - View Speech