Bangladesh, Feb. 4 -- Pity Rachel Reeves, the UKs Chancellor of the Exchequer. Before she had even finished delivering her highly anticipated “growth speech” on January 29, critics flooded social media and the airwaves. Some argued that her approach was too scattered, others claimed it relied too heavily on long-term strategies, and some even suggested that her plans conflicted with the governments environmental commitments. The financial feasibility of the entire agenda was questioned, with many concerned about the cost. Among the harshest critics was Ryanair CEO Michael OLeary, who bluntly declared that Reeves “hasnt a clue.”

While it is fair to scrutinize the governments economic strategies, dismissing Reeves p...