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Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

As I said earlier, and as my hon. Friend says, in all these areas, we inherited a country riven by deep unemployment, debt and a massive deficit and unable to pay its way. In many senses, it was in a worse state than Greece. Look at the difference five years later. I believe that the next five years will see a renaissance in Britain, as we become an economic powerhouse, both in the north and the south, and more people get back to work earning a decent wage—in fact, a living wage.

In conclusion—

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
598 c489 
Session
2015-16
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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