Labour in 1997 inherited a debt of 42% of GDP. By start of the global banking crises 2008 the debt had fallen to 35% - a near 22% reduction.
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Replying to @kpnuts_1986
Since 2010 the Tories have DOUBLED national debt. Where has the money gone? Taking from tax payers and public services but debt is 2x worse?
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Replying to @Tasha4Clacton
In decreasing the deficit slower than expected but it has decreased more people in work increased spending in the NHS not enough but it has
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Replying to @kpnuts_1986 @Tasha4Clacton
Increased. Unemployment now at its lowest rate for 42 years. Tax threshold raised to 11000 and the 5th biggest economy in the world
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Replying to @kpnuts_1986
Exactly 5th richest country but poverty levels are soaring. Underfunding across all public services. Now this Dementia tax? Dispicable.
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Replying to @Tasha4Clacton
Actually the tories have offered the most money to the NHS out of all of the parties less in other areas definitely but as for the tax..
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Replying to @kpnuts_1986 @Tasha4Clacton
Please explain why its a dimentia tax
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Replying to @kpnuts_1986
Because if you are unfortunate enough to need social care then the Tories are saying they will take away people's houses to pick up he bill.
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Replying to @Tasha4Clacton
They will reduce assets to the value of 100,000 which actually allows more money to be put aside for inheritance atm that threshold is 23500
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No at the moment if you have 23,000 in savings you have to pay for care, doesn't include your house. They are adding in your HOUSE.
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Replying to @Tasha4Clacton
Its a way of trying to deal with a real problem without having to raise taxes im not saying i agree with it but if labour came up with a way
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Replying to @kpnuts_1986
Read the manifesto. It's costed. No increase in tax for 95% of people. Tories are not giving the same promises not to increase tax.
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