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John Healey: This is an active, hands-on government, putting British interests first – giving breathing space to those feeling the…

On the recordAugust 13, 2026
This is an active, hands-on government, putting British interests first – giving breathing space to those feeling the strain, making our country more resilient and bringing hope back.
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John Healey
Labour Party

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Response to UK GDP growth figures.

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