Why has Britain become so poor? > Even eastern Europe is catching up with our sluggish GDP. Our politicians have been slow to act, but economists say there’s s

Why has Britain become so poor? > Even eastern Europe is catching up with our sluggish GDP. Our politicians have been slow to act, but economists say there’s still reason for hope. Our finest journalists can't even get through the subheading without failing. Our politicians have been acting - thats the problem.