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John Healey: I want to see wealth creation in this country. I want to see businesses make a profit… (and) we need an active…

On the recordSeptember 7, 2026
I want to see wealth creation in this country. I want to see businesses make a profit… (and) we need an active, accountable state at all levels to remove blockages and create the conditions for more investment.
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John Healey
Labour Party

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Speech addressing economic concerns and market reassurance.

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