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John Healey: I will work in lockstep with the new PM to meet the fiscal rules with a buffer against uncertainty.

On the recordJuly 22, 2026
I will work in lockstep with the new PM to meet the fiscal rules with a buffer against uncertainty.
Said by
John Healey
Labour Party
Source
bbc.co.uk

Editor's note · Context

First comments as chancellor regarding fiscal rules.

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