Any politically-savvy government would be blaming the poor growth figures directly and repeatedly on America (and, off the record, directly on Donald Trump).
It wouldn't be entirely accurate but there'd be enough truth to make the claim credible.
This is not a politically-savvy government.
David Herdson
UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April as Iran war held back growth
www.theguardian.com
GDP hit by higher energy prices caused by Middle East conflict, after 3% rise in March
The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in April as the Iran war began to take its toll on growth, official figures show.
As energy prices have risen as a result of the conflict, after Iran closed off the strait of Hormuz – a key shipping route for global trade – the UK’s strong expansion in the first quarter had been expected to slide into reverse. Continue reading...
