Thursday, November 7, 2019

UK CAMPAIGN FOCUSES ON ECONOMIC POLICY

Economic policy is the battleground on Thursday in the UK election campaign.

The opposition Labour Party says it will borrow to spend an extra $200bn on hospitals, schools, infrastructure, and social projects.

The Conservatives say the spending amounts to 'fantasy economics' - although they are also planning to boost investment.

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rishi Sunak says the Conservatives also want to keep tax low.

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Meanwhile several smaller parties are unveiling a plan not to stand against each other in dozens of seats - to try and ensure as many anti-Brexit MPs are elected as possible.

Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson says that presents the best way to boost the economy.

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