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over her remark – and reminded just how much the Tories increased the public debt during their 14 years in office.Whately said: “We handed over to Labour to the new government a growing economy, and low inflation, and much lower debt than we inherited.
“So we had an economy that was in good shape – of course, there are always pressures on the finances, and you have to look at how you’re going to make savings – we set out £12bn of savings in our manifesto.” BBC Policies Live presenter Jo Corburn tried to cut in but Whately spoke over her: “I feel for Peter, it’s a difficult position you’re in where your chancellor has said clearly that taxes won’t go up again under you guys and then your prime minister at the despatch box has refused to repeat that.But Kyle refused to let her get away with her remark.“There are facts in public debate.
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