Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year
The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.
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"the government had 'the right economic plan' for the country"
— Rachel Reeves , Politician
"the economy was 'heading in the right direction, but a further acceleration is needed'"
— Shevaun Haviland , Executive
"the chancellor 'missed the chance' to address a wave of cost increases"
— Tina McKenzie , Executive
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David Miles is a member of the OBR's Budget Responsibility Committee.
Paul Dales is the chief economist at Capital Economics.
Chancellor who announced guaranteed paid work placements for youth.
Shevaun Haviland is the director general of the British Chambers of Commerce.
Tina McKenzie is the policy chair at the Federation of Small Businesses.
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The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.
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