M&S boss criticises Labour's economic policies as 'disasters'
Stuart Machin of M&S has called Labour's recent Budgets 'disasters' and 'a crushing disappointment' for businesses and customers. He urged the government to ease restrictions on businesses to boost growth.
Why it matters
The comments come ahead of the first Burnham Budget and target Labour's economic policies.
Call for policy change
Machin urged the government to 'take the handcuffs off business' to stimulate economic growth.
Common questions
What did Stuart Machin say about Labour's Budgets?
He called them 'disasters' and 'a crushing disappointment' for businesses and customers.
What did Machin suggest to improve the economy?
He urged the government to remove restrictions on businesses to boost growth.
Sources
- Stuart Machin of M&S is not sparing Labour's blushes, says ALEX BRUMMER This is Money · thisismoney.co.uk
- M&S boss tells Healey: Take the handcuffs off business and get Britain growing - as he savages Labour's 'crushing' tax policies just weeks ahead of first Burnham Budget This is Money · thisismoney.co.uk
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