I’m talking about real economists, by the way. Not pretend ones with implausible CVs.

People like Dr Andrew Sentance, independent business economist and former member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee.

He’s horrified by the damage Reeves is inflicting warning that: “Lack of confidence in financial markets is a big issue for Rachel Reeves. But she shows no interest in the issue and ploughs on regardless.”

That’s a damning assessment from one who knows.

I wish he was a lone…