Statistics Watchdog Investigates Sunak's 'Gangbusters' Economy Claim
Inquiry examines whether the Prime Minister's remarks misrepresented the UK's economic growth data.
- 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.
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