2 articles from The Guardian, The Straits Times.
Chancellor John Healey delivered his first major speech in office, arguing that the UK economy can turn a corner despite recent bond market turmoil. He emphasized links between fiscal discipline and growth, and outlined how the government's plans to boost growth across the country—including devolving power away from central government under Prime Minister Andy Burnham's agenda—could help revive economic performance.
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John Healey speech on Monday will stress links between fiscal discipline and growth amid concerns his cautious approach jars with Burnham’s radical plans John Healey will argue the government’s plans to boost growth across the whole country will enable the British economy to…
COVENTRY, England, Sept 7 - Britain's finance minister, John Healey, used his first major speech since taking office seven weeks ago to set out how Prime Minister Andy Burnham's plan to devolve power away from central government might help revive growth.
