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The Osborne Effect (part 2)

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.

Osborne Effect 2

Are you sure you want to make that comparison George?

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