So this morning we posted a little bar chart which has caused something of a stir. The Treasury are now spinning that since US Q1 growth was just 0.4%, then UK growth of 0.5% is actually good. Let’s take a look at that data on another bar chart.
Are you sure you want to make that comparison George?
Mark Ferguson
Mark Ferguson is the Labour MP for Gateshead Central and Whickham, and was the editor of LabourList from 2010 to 2015.
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