Labour Party
Peter Mandelson is in for a "bumpy" ride, according to one of his predecessors.
The Bank is expecting to record "zero growth" in the last quarter of 2024.
"I am very pleased to be delivering from a position of power," he told MPs.
The veteran left-winger condemned the PM for not compensating Waspi women.
Who do you think middle-class women of a certain age would find more offensive right now – Gregg Wallace or Keir Starmer?"
Keir Starmer was among those who supported their campaign when the party was in opposition.
The chancellor admitted the figures were "disappointing".
The shadow home secretary was reprimanded for being "too loud".
Cabinet ministers will need to show every penny of taxpayers' money is being spent wisely as part of efficiency drive.
The role has been vacant ever since Boris Johnson's chair resigned over partygate.