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John Healey: Staying true to our values means being honest about the need to control government spending.

On the recordSeptember 7, 2026
Staying true to our values means being honest about the need to control government spending.
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John Healey
Labour Party
Source
bbc.co.uk

Editor's note · Context

Refusing to comment on possible tax rises or spending cuts.

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