How prices have changed since Blair's landslide win

Labour's landside victory in the 2024 general election has invited parallels with the last time the party won power – way back in May 1997. Looking back to prices and markets in 1997, the effect of inflation is clear to see. House prices, beer and petrol have all been subject to the relentless march of time, but wages and weekly pensions have also risen, though at a lower rate. Jump in the Morningstar time machine for a tour of prices in 1997.