On the recordAugust 5, 2026
Every pound of taxpayer money should be spent in a way that benefits local communities — creating good jobs and giving young people the skills they need for the future.
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Louise Haigh
Labour Party
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bbc.co.ukEvery pound of taxpayer money should be spent in a way that benefits local communities — creating good jobs and giving young people the skills they need for the future.
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