Labour attacks ‘zombie government’ as Boris Johnson returns from holiday

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PM criticised for nearly week-long break in Slovenia after 15 Whitehall consultations left unanswered

Labour has hit out at 15 Whitehall consultations being left unanswered by what it called the “zombie government”, asAfter being criticised for reportedly heading to Slovenia while his chancellor was also away despite dire economic warnings andover the weekend that in more than half of the government’s key departments, ministerial announcements were pulled at short notice, legislation had stalled and deadlines missed on the publication of policy documents.

In response to criticism of Mak’s admission, a Treasury spokesperson said they kept consultations on tax issues “under review” to ensure policies are “fair and fit for purpose”. Though the business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, admitted “I don’t know where Boris is” when the prime minister was reportedly holidaying with his wife, Carrie, in Slovenia, Kwarteng did insist his boss was “on top of what’s happening”., according to Liberal Democrat spokesperson Christine Jardine. She said: “People are worried sick about soaring bills and a recession around the corner.

 

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