Rachel Reeves accuses Tories of ‘gaslighting’ public over economy

Shadow chancellor will highlight Labour's plans to boost economy and say Conservatives are out of touch'

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Rachel Reeves will draw the economic battle lines for the next general election on Tuesday, challenging the government's claims that the economy is turning a corner when millions are still struggling with the cost of living.

The shadow chancellor will accuse Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt of gaslighting" the public with over-optimistic statements about the UK economy that are out of touch" with most people's lives.