By Chris Dorrell Prime Minister Keir Starmer tried to assuage fears that the upcoming Budget will hamper the economy’s momentum, insisting he would not sanction policies which inhibited growth. Speaking in Italy, Starmer stressed that stimulating economic growth was his “number one priority” as the Budget approaches, despite the sometimes gloomy mood music. “If it promotes economic growth, it’s in the Yes column — if it is inhibiting growth, it’s in the No column,” he reportedly said. But he argued that the government’s initial focus would be to address the alleged £22bn blackhole left by the …