Jeremy Hunt has said the UK’s economy has grown faster than France, Japan and Italy since 2010 in a major boost to the country. The Chancellor has been setting out his plans for the economy, adding that “the strongest grounds for optimism” comes from our “long term prospects”. He said during a speech in Central London: “Since 2010 the UK has grown faster than France, Japan and Italy.”
Mr Hunt wants Brexit to become a “catalyst” for economic growth in order to reduce the “weaknesses” in the UK economy.
The Chancellor said: “We want to be one of the most prosperous countries in Europe. Today I want to set out our plan to address those issues.
“That plan, our plan for growth is necessitated, energised and made possible by Brexit. The desire to move to a high-wage, high-skill economy is one shared on all sides of that debate.
“We need to make Brexit a catalyst for the bold choices that will take advantage of the nimbleness and flexibilities that it makes possible.”
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