Business secretary dismisses claim ‘shambolic’ pre-budget uncertainty has caused hit to growth – UK politics live

Peter Kyle defends government as Reeves faces criticism about pre-budget briefings ahead of Wednesday announcementSeverin Carrell is the Guardian’s Scotland editor.The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is expected to release £14.5m in extra investment for the Grangemouth area on Wednesday to support faltering efforts to provide jobs after the closure of Scotland’s only oil refinery earlier this year.We said we would stand squarely behind communities like Grangemouth, and we meant it. And we’re building on what we have done already by putting millions in as a starter to help put the community on a firm footing and strengthening its places as part of the clean energy revolution.These investments will help deliver a fair transition for Grangemouth, securing jobs for local people way into the future.When I visit business and ask them what most causes anxiety, yes, they do talk about the tax burden.But the single most complained about measure in this government’s programme is not a tax rise. It is...