That is certainly not the case. Having worked in the financial services sector at that time, I know—and everyone who works there knows—that it was down to mismanagement of the subprime mortgage market. It is a global crisis and the hon. Gentleman should get out a bit more and read about it. It is Labour that will ensure that the fabric of the UK is strong once again, by investing in a society for the many, not the few.
Strengthening the Union
Proceeding contribution from
Lesley Laird
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 23 July 2018.
It occurred during Debate on Strengthening the Union.
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