Burnham not doing enough to boost growth, says Starmer ally

Former Business Secretary Peter Kyle has criticized the government led by Sir Keir Starmer's ally Andy Burnham for not prioritizing economic growth. Kyle made this statement during a BBC interview two months after being removed from Burnham's cabinet following a reshuffle. He emphasized that he was not criticizing the current government but highlighting the country's potential and the need for quick actions to achieve growth and security for people and families.

Kyle proposed taking short-term measures that may cause some pain to achieve economic growth, including potentially delaying the implementation of new workers' rights. He also suggested introducing a tax growth test to measure each tax's impact on the economy and reviewing obstacles to growth with government experts. Kyle is set to address the Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, where Burnham will outline his growth strategy, emphasizing the importance of devolving powers to local areas to foster growth in every postcode.