David Cameron says the biggest risk to the economy "is the Prime Minister," following today's Budget statement.
He criticised Labour's latest Budget, saying it only brings "debt, waste and taxes". The leader of the opposition accused the Government of stealing Conservative ideas about doubling stamp duty and increasing investment in university places. He also criticised Labour for increasing tax on businesses and jobs. Cameron says the Government is increasing taxes on business by £19bn and will stifle private sector economic growth. The Government says it has suspended tax increases for small businesses this year. He promised a Conservative government would lower taxes for business and...
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