Chancellor Rachel Reeves has officially responded to this morning's GDP data, describing it as "positive".

The economy showed growth of 0.3% in the second quarter, less than half of the growth (0.7%) in the first quarter.

Reeves' reaction to the data has been promptly lambasted, with one expert saying it is “delusional”.

In a post on X, Rachel Reeves said: “Today’s economic figures are positive with a strong start to the year and continued growth in the second quarter.

"But I know there is more to do to deliver an economy that works for working people - and rewards working people.”

Michelle Lawson, Director at Fareham-based Lawson Financial , was excoriating in her response: “Delusional, desperate and done. The idea here is keep being positive and eventually the public will believe

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