Rachel Reeves caught 'lying' on her CV as GDP growth takes big hit

Shadow chancellor accused of misleading voters over her economic experience

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has been accused of "lying" on her CV after it emerged she had misled voters about her economic experience. The revelation comes as the UK economy suffered a major hit, with GDP growth slowing to its weakest pace in a year.

Reeves' CV claims

On her CV, Reeves claims to have worked as an "economic adviser" to the Treasury. However, it has now been revealed that she was actually a junior researcher, and that her role did not involve providing economic advice.

Accusations of lying

The revelations have led to accusations that Reeves has lied on her CV. Tory MP Bim Afolami said: "Rachel Reeves has been caught lying on her CV. She has misled voters about her economic experience, and she is not fit to be shadow chancellor."

Economic hit

The revelation about Reeves' CV comes as the UK economy suffered a major hit. GDP growth slowed to 0.1% in the third quarter of 2022, the weakest pace in a year. The slowdown was driven by a sharp fall in business investment and a decline in consumer spending.

Outlook for the economy

The outlook for the UK economy is uncertain. The Bank of England has warned that the economy is likely to contract in the coming months, and that the UK is facing a "prolonged recession." The government has announced a series of measures to support the economy, but it is unclear whether these will be enough to prevent a recession.

Conclusion

The revelation that Rachel Reeves misled voters about her economic experience has damaged her credibility. The UK economy is facing a major challenge, and it is essential that the shadow chancellor is honest about her qualifications and experience. The government must also take urgent action to support the economy and prevent a recession.