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Richard Tice
@richardtice· Reform UK· Aug 26, 2026

The failure then was they didn't reinvest the proceeds into building more affordable homes.

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John Swinney
@johnswinney· Scottish National Party· Aug 26, 2026

It must be able to take risks to deliver greater economic returns.

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Heidi Alexander
@heidialexander· Labour Party· Aug 26, 2026

We'll start getting rid of the dreaded 'ironing board seats' so passengers can enjoy comfier, more pleasant journeys on some of Britain's busiest commuter routes.

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Robert Jenrick
@robertjenrick· Reform UK· Aug 26, 2026

And to make sure that the staff actually hit their targets, we'll tie the pay of senior HMRC officials to their customer service performance.

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Robert Jenrick
@robertjenrick· Reform UK· Aug 26, 2026

I'm announcing today that under a Reform government, if you spend more than half an hour waiting for HMRC to answer your call, you will get a £30 credit off your tax bill.

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Robert Jenrick
@robertjenrick· Reform UK· Aug 26, 2026

So, we will give HMRC a big incentive to actually provide proper customer service.

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Robert Jenrick
@robertjenrick· Reform UK· Aug 26, 2026

Frankly, it is offensive to working people and I have had enough.

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Pierre Poilievre
@pierrepoilievre· Conservative Party of Canada· Aug 26, 2026

The plan should scrap gas taxes until Canada Day, have zero capital gains tax on reinvesting in Canada, end the industrial carbon tax, green-light the 500 projects waiting for federal permits, and have ZERO sales tax on Canadian-made cars.

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Dominic LeBlanc
@dominicleblanc· Liberal Party of Canada· Aug 26, 2026

Our preference was to find a deal that benefits both countries, we still believe that’s possible, but in the meantime we’re not waiting by the phone. We’re going to do the work that’s necessary to protect our own economy.

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François-Philippe Champagne
@franoisphilippechampagne· Liberal Party of Canada· Aug 26, 2026

We will meet the moment together and as the prime minister has said, we will support our workers, our businesses, and our industry with whatever it takes for as long as it takes.

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Mélanie Joly
@mlaniejoly· Liberal Party of Canada· Aug 26, 2026

Walk the talk, that's what I would say to Mr. Poilievre.

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Patty Hajdu
@pattyhajdu· Liberal Party of Canada· Aug 26, 2026

Keeping skilled workers during slow times means that businesses can retain talent, and it helps workers weather tough times for their employers.

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François-Philippe Champagne
@franoisphilippechampagne· Liberal Party of Canada· Aug 26, 2026

This is an unprecedented challenge imposed on Canada, but Canada will meet the moment, Canadians will meet the moment, we will meet the moment together.

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François-Philippe Champagne
@franoisphilippechampagne· Liberal Party of Canada· Aug 26, 2026

Those tariffs will have real consequences for Canadian workers, businesses and communities across our nation. Canada must respond.

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Benjamin Netanyahu
@benjaminnetanyahu· Aug 26, 2026

I doubt, however, that an agreement can be reached with that group there, with those savages. I tell you, an agreement cannot be reached.

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Mélanie Joly
@mlaniejoly· Liberal Party of Canada· Aug 26, 2026

We are going to protect our jobs and launch a movement of resistance.

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François-Philippe Champagne
@franoisphilippechampagne· Liberal Party of Canada· Aug 26, 2026

We are entering the trade war with the U.S. from a position of fiscal strength, with the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio among the G7 nations and a triple-A credit rating.

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