Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments
The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.
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"That doesn't tell the story. We are not that."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
"The fiscal Achilles Heel of this government thus far has been its unwillingness and/or inability to cut public spending."
— Andy Haldane , Executive
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The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.
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