Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has launched a scathing attack on Labour's economic policies, branding them "chaotic" and "unworkable" as tensions escalate between the two major parties. The remarks come amid ongoing scrutiny over Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner's tax affairs.
Badenoch's Blistering Critique
Speaking at a business event in London, Badenoch claimed a future Labour government would create "economic uncertainty" and deter investment in the UK. "Their policies change with the wind," she stated, "offering no real solutions to the challenges facing British businesses."
Rayner Under Fire
The Conservative minister's comments coincide with renewed questions about Angela Rayner's previous council tax arrangements. While Rayner maintains she has followed all rules properly, some Tory MPs have called for further investigation.
Political Battle Lines Drawn
With Nigel Huddleston, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, backing Badenoch's assessment, this exchange marks an intensification of political rhetoric as both parties position themselves ahead of the next general election. Observers suggest these clashes will become more frequent as election day approaches.
The Labour Party has dismissed Badenoch's comments as "desperate smears" from a government "running scared of the electorate." Shadow ministers argue their economic plans offer stability after years of Conservative "mismanagement."
