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“There is a big problem. The problem is the country borrowed too much. We went on a borrowing binge, there was a housing boom. You want to help people de-leverage and deal with those debts over time.”

Quote by George Osborne

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George Osborne is a prominent British politician, born on May 23, 1971. He served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer and was a key member of the Conservative Party. He has been active in British politics for many years, having a significant impact on the country's economic policies. more

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