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Starmer has an obvious scapegoat for Britain’s deepening economic woes

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Many of the geopolitical risks for 2025 are associated with the return of Donald Trump to the White House .

Global growth of something like 3pc is a reasonable prospect, similar to what was recorded in 2024 .

India will probably be the world’s fastest-growing major economy.

Within Europe , growth is likely to remain sluggish with both France and Germany weak.

She would have to choose between cuts to public spending and higher taxes.

Whichever of these she chooses, she would be extremely unpopular.

In the markets there is already chatter that she may not last that long.

After all, if Sir Keir Starmer finds himself in graver political territory, then he will have to look for a scapegoat.