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Blair stands by Tory ‘cuts’ claim

United Press International
By United Press International
1 Min Read March 18, 2005 | 21 years Ago
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British Prime Minister Tony Blair renewed his attack on Conservative spending "cuts" amid accusations he is misrepresenting the facts.

Blair admitted Thursday a new campaign poster stating "Warning: The Tories will cut $67 billion from public services" referred to "a cut over Labor's plans" in 2011-2012.

But speaking at the Welsh Labor Conference in Cardiff Friday, Blair repeated his claim, saying the Tories would spend $96 million less in each constituency.

The Tory plans would have "devastating consequences" for public services, he said.

His accusations have led to a war of words between the two parties.

Blair conceded the Tories were planning smaller spending increases than Labor, but insists that would lead to a cut in services.

The Tory proposals were the equivalent of sacking every doctor and teacher in Britain, he claimed, while unveiling the new poster.

Tory Co-Chairman Liam Fox said: "We have said we will be spending more, year on year over and above inflation.

"And to call that a cut is at best a misrepresentation, at worst a downright lie."

© Copyright 2005 by United Press International

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