UK: Tories dismiss Labour spending boost ‘sham’
The government’s claims to have boosted the economy with extra public spending through the recession are a sham, according to independent research uncovered by the Conservatives. The party intends to capitalise on last week’s official figures that show the economy still mired in recession by attacking the government’s efforts to boost the economy. The Tories believe the figures, which show the economy shrank by 0.4% in the third quarter and has dropped by 6% overall, vindicate their stance. They say the small print of official statistics last week shows the government is spending only half of its planned £20 billion...
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