This government have now borrowed more in 3 years than Labour did over 13 years

The Coalition has now borrowed more than Labour did – and took a decade less to do it. Between May 1997 and April 2010 Labour borrowed £429.975 billion. Since May 2010, this Government has now borrowed £430.072 billion. Lets see how that looks:

Tory borrowing

 

Nice one George…

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