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Mel Stride: Our economy is struggling because Labour have no plan for growth.

On the recordAugust 13, 2026
Our economy is struggling because Labour have no plan for growth.
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Mel Stride
Conservative Party

Editor's note · Context

Shadow Chancellor criticizes Labour's economic management.

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