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In keeping with Labour’s cautious approach to the campaign, there are no big headline grabbing surprises in the 133-page document.But Starmer defended the manifesto from suggestions it was too boring to capture the imagination of voters.“fiscal rules”
. These are to move the current budget into balance so day-to-day costs are met by revenues and that debt must be falling as a share of the economy by the fifth year of the forecast.will be recruited in “key subjects” to set children up for life, work and the future, paid for by ending tax breaks for private schools.
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