The Tories are deluded to think they’ll be back in power in 2029. Here are three economic reasons why | Larry Elliott

The Tories are deluded to think they’ll be back in power in 2029. Here are three economic reasons why | Larry Elliott

Labour’s squandering of its political capital has given hope to the right. But Britain’s voters want a leftwing agenda Business confidence is plunging. Retailers are slashing prices in an attempt to drum up sales. Higher energy bills have arrived amid continued anger about the means-testing of winter fuel payments to pensioners. No question, the government’s…