Gareth Bacon

Gareth Bacon

Conservative — Orpington

Speaking in the House of Commons on 3 September 2024

Debate

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Contribution

In July, borrowing stood at £3.1 billion, well ahead of the OBR’s forecast of £0.1 billion. Does the Chancellor agree that she could have reduced the national debt had she chosen not to reward her trade union paymasters by spending £10 billion on inflation-busting pay rises?

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