“I won't answer about debt and inflation. You just oppose everything we try. I'll keep spending money to buy votes.”
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Finance
A debate on government finances and the economy. The Conservatives criticized the government for high debt, spending, taxes, inflation and poor economic performance compared to other G7 countries. The Liberals claimed to be addressing cost of living issues and dismissed the Conservative questions as identical talking points.