Overview

• UK Statistics Authority reviewed Rishi Sunak's use of the term 'gangbusters' to describe economic growth.
• The phrase was initially used by ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner in a briefing with journalists.
• ONS clarified that 'gangbusters' was not an official term to describe the economy's performance.
• The economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2024, emerging from a technical recession.
• Concerns rise over political use of economic data during the General Election campaign.