Rachel Reeves accuses Tories of ‘gaslighting’ public over economy

Shadow chancellor will highlight Labour’s plans to boost economy and say Conservatives are ‘out of touch’

Rachel Reeves will draw the economic battle lines for the next general election on Tuesday, challenging the government’s claims that the economy is turning a corner when millions are still struggling with the cost of living.

The shadow chancellor will accuse Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt of “gaslighting” the public with over-optimistic statements about the UK economy that are “out of touch” with most people’s lives.