Economy, Welfare and Public Services

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 5:15 pm ar 22 Gorffennaf 2024.

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Photo of Matt Western Matt Western Llafur, Warwick and Leamington 5:15, 22 Gorffennaf 2024

I congratulate my right hon. Friend on her appointment; she is making an excellent speech. Friday’s ONS report showed that public sector borrowing was 25% higher than forecast. Does she agree that that underlines why it was so important to have a fully costed and fully funded manifesto to restore confidence in the public finances, and that it was a surprise that certain other parties did not follow the same route?