We are getting there

Five facts on the economy

1. This year, the IMF forecasts the UK to grow twice as fast as Germany and three times as fast as France.

2. Since the general election, the private sector has created over half a million extra jobs.

3. Our borrowing costs have fallen to record lows, showing that UK government debt is seen as a safe haven in the global debt storm and saving money for taxpayers, businesses and families.

4. Over the past year businesses have invested £119 billion across the economy, up £3 billion on the year before.

5. The Government’s necessary deficit reduction plan is maintaining Britain’s AAA credit rating, which Labour’s plans would put in danger.