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The King's Speech: Tom Pope on BBC News

Deputy chief economist Tom Pope discusses on BBC News what the King's Speech might mean in terms of growth.

17 JUL 2024

Topic: Parliament and the constitution Public finances
Keywords: Public spending Public sector King's Speech / State opening of parliament
Political party: Labour
Position: Chancellor of the exchequer
Administration: Starmer government
Public figures: Keir Starmer Rachel Reeves
Publisher: BBC News

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