
Corbyn: Tory borrowing plans are irresponsible
The former Labour leader recalls the “condemnation” he received when he proposed borrowing for the UK economy.
Jeremy Corbyn has recalled the “condemnation” he received over his past bid to borrow when he was Labour leader, as the government prepares to borrow billions of pounds.
The chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled the biggest tax cutting moves in 50 years, in what he says is a bid to grow the economy.
Mr Corbyn told ѿý Political Thinking's Nick Robinson that if the current PM and chancellor were inspired by his policies then they had "misread them in a big way”. The MP, who sits as an independent, called the pair irresponsible.
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