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George Osborne’s New Year speech on the economy

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Earlier today the Chancellor gave a speech on the economy where he set up a choice for politicians: cut back on welfare, or hurt ‘hard working families’ with tax rises and cuts to services like the NHS.

Here’s the full text and audio of his speech:-

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