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George Osborne: ‘It is my job to tell the truth’

Posted by seumasach on November 16, 2008

 

What kind of democracy is it where discussion of the most crucial issues facing us is ruled out of order? Britain badly needs glasnost, openness.

Guardian

16th november, 2008

George Osbourne today dismissed criticism that he lacked judgment in predicting a run on the pound, insisting it was his job to tell “the truth about the British economy”.

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