I am following the hon. Gentleman's argument, but it is somewhat incoherent given that, in 2008 I think, the current Chancellor, then in opposition, said that he would match the Labour Government's public spending plans.
The Economy
Proceeding contribution from
Adrian Bailey
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 22 June 2011.
It occurred during Opposition day on The Economy.
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