Who said it?

“Falling consumer spending has caused the economy to shrink in the third quarter of 2022. This has set Britain on course for the quickest return to recession in nearly half a century” - Resolution Foundation research director James Smith, after the UK may have entered what experts say could be the longest recession in a century.

“I am under no illusion that there is a tough road ahead – one which will require extremely difficult decisions to restore confidence and economic stability” Chancellor Jeremy Hunt responds.

“For those many people that are being fed the fake narrative from the corrupt media that I am angry about the midterms, don’t believe it. I am not at all angry, did a great job (I wasn’t the one running), and am very busy looking into the future. Remember, I am a ‘Stable

Genius”’ - Former US president Donald Trump posts on his social media network.

“Climate change is a great risk facing us all and we urge everybody to do whatever they can to make a difference to that”

- Environment Agency chair Alan Lovell.

“Being yourself, being your full, queer, authentic self in 2022 is still difficult. It takes a lot of courage to express myself in that way in front of people” - Singer Sam Smith.

“To get the chance to play for England again in a time where I feel like I’m playing the best T20 cricket of my career is a great feeling and a chance I didn’t think would come around again. I’m keen to make the most of it. I just want to enjoy myself and play at the highest level” - Alex Hales after helping England into cricket’s T20 World Cup Final.