With the British election hurtling towards us the latest economic figures appear to offer ammunition for both of the two main parties.<br /><br /> The ruling Conservatives can point to faster than expected growth at the end of last year on the back of a mini export boom, and rising household incomes as proof their policies are working.<br /><br /> GDP grew by 2.8% in 2014, but this may not last as the dominant service sector is expected to slow in 2015. And the Labour opposition will point the higher current account deficit.<br /><br /> “The overall picture and the economic outlook for the UK still looks<br />relatively rosy. Unemployment is falling, wages are rising. So that <br />should keep consumer confidence quite strong for the foreseeable<br />few months,” says FX Pro’s Angus Campbell.<br /><br /> David Cameron faces another uncertain election outcome when a new coalition may be needed, while Labour’s Ed Milliband may also be forced into partnership in the most unpredictable vote in decades.<br /><br /> Over the next five years only one thing
