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“Squeeze property speculators until the pips squeak.”

Quote by Denis Healey

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Denis Healey was a distinguished British politician who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Born on August 30, 1917, and passing away on October 3, 2015, Healey was a member of the Labour Party and a pivotal figure in post-war British economic policy. more

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