Rachel Reeves highlighted the long-term economic damage from the 2020 Brexit deal during her speech at the IMF, citing a 4% productivity hit. Labour is now more vocal about Brexit's economic downsides, which will be a key argument leading up to the Budget on November 26. The government is facing pressure to address public finances and negotiate new trade positions post-Brexit, with the Conservatives proposing significant public spending cuts if they win the next election. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)