When Labour took power this year, inflation was nearly half where it had been when the Conservatives took power in 2010.

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The accuracy of Mr Hunt’s statement depends on how he defines “nearly half”, and which month he is comparing with. Inflation was 3.4% in the month the Conservatives took charge in May 2010, and 3.7% the month before they took charge. The latest figures show that in the party’s last full month in charge inflation was 2.0%.

Reviewed by PA Media ↗ · July 31, 2024