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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 11:40 am on 18 December 2014.

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Photo of William Hague William Hague First Secretary of State and Leader of the House of Commons 11:40, 18 December 2014

Yes. That is a most perceptive question from my hon. Friend. Of course, we are going to have a debate on the identity of political parties in a few months—it is called a general election. I am sure that debate will take place fully across the country. He is right that for the millions of people lifted out of income tax altogether and the 2 million people who have been able to start an apprenticeship, this Government have stood up for working people, and we will do even more in the months ahead.