This will blow a hole in Starmer’s newly minted goal of of “raising living standards in every part of the UK”.

That’s another of his “measurable milestones”. One so vague it’s impossible to measure in any meaningful way.

With allies like Reeves, Starmer doesn’t need enemies (although he has plenty of those too).

If I was the PM, I’d be examining my footwear, and wondering where all the holes came from. Then I’d want a quiet word with Rachel Reeves.

After that, Starmer should look to himself.