They thought Sir Keir Starmer’s clear victory would bring the stability many other countries lacked, especially with Chancellor Rachel Reeves running the economy.

Markets aren’t happy now. Neither are pensioners, farmers, business owners, and taxpayers.

Reeves vowed to ignite growth in a sluggish economy, assuring the nation it was her number one priority.

That pledge turned out to be as reliable as her CV. Or her promise not to increase taxes on working people.

Far from delivering growth,…