Government must go ‘further and faster’ on growth, Chancellor tells Labour MPs

Rachel Reeves faced Labour MPs on Monday ahead of a major speech on growth later in the week. (Ben Birchall/PA) - (PA Wire)

Rachel Reeves has told Labour MPs the Government needs to go “further and faster” on growth as she prepares for a major speech later this week.

Labour has made expanding the economy its number one mission in Government, but the Chancellor has faced questions about her plans since the start of the year, amid stuttering growth figures and rising borrowing costs.