The claim
UK quarterly GDP outpaced the US, but annually it fell behind
Rating
The UK’s economy did grow more rapidly than those countries if comparing the first quarter of 2024 with the last quarter of 2023. However. when comparing growth levels over the past year, the UK’s economy has outpaced Germany but is well behind both the US and France.
Reviewed by PA Media ↗ ·
Original fact check ↗Sources and attribution
- [original] PA Media original review
Original review · Retrieved October 17, 2026