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Growth – and damn the consequences?

Political Fix

CHAPTER

Navigating Economic Promises and Political Tensions

This chapter critiques recent political speeches on economic development, highlighting the disparity between ambitious initiatives and actual outcomes. The discussion delves into the conflicting priorities of growth and sustainability, particularly in the context of projects like Heathrow airport, while raising concerns about workforce planning amidst a labor shortage. Additionally, it examines the potential challenges facing the Labour party as they navigate their growth agenda, employment rights, and public expectations ahead of an election.

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