Ways and Means — Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation — Amendment of the Law

Part of Bills Presented – in the House of Commons at 11:29 am on 9 July 2015.

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Photo of Chris Leslie Chris Leslie Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer 11:29, 9 July 2015

I have not used those words. The hon. Gentleman is reporting words that have apparently been said.

I believe it is important that the Opposition today look at the spin and the headlines that the Chancellor created in his Budget yesterday. Less than 24 hours later, the Budget is beginning to unravel—[Interruption.] Have I said something wrong? The Budget is beginning to unravel and I will explain why, but in the spirit of magnanimity I want to explain that there are Budget measures that we welcome. The Budget fails to address the long-term challenges Britain faces—[Interruption.]