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John Healey: “Conflict in the Middle East and Europe is hitting people in the UK and around the world. But Britain’s economy is…”

On the recordOctober 13, 2026
Conflict in the Middle East and Europe is hitting people in the UK and around the world. But Britain’s economy is showing strong international resilience in the face of these challenges.
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John Healey
Labour Party

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Responding to IMF's growth forecast

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