Good point. Brexit was a huge economic hit. And enabled by the tories. I guess, technically, outside the chancellors remit though.
The Tories had the choice. Should we follow a policy that the majority of the party believes in, remaining in the EU, and risk a damaging split in the party. Or should we switch to supporting Brexit, which we believe could be hugely damaging to the country, and keep the Conservative Party united?
They chose to benefit the Conservative Party, pandered to the European Research Group (didn't believe in research or Europe), and royally screwed the entire country. (then retired to their country houses and Mediterranean villa)