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Why Andy Burnham is facing an impossible Budget - and the three toxic choices he has: SIMON LAMBERT

Pressure is mounting on the UK over its debts at the worst possible time, with the national debt interest bill hitting £8.8 billion in August alone.

Why Andy Burnham is facing an impossible Budget - and the three toxic choices he has: SIMON LAMBERT

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Pressure is mounting on the UK over its debts at the worst possible time, with the national debt interest bill hitting £8.8 billion in August alone.

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