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A generous basic state pension is the least a civilized society should offer those who have worked hard and saved through their whole lives. ↗

— George Osborne

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Every day as Chancellor I see alerts telling me of risks around the world. ↗

— George Osborne

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I reject absolutely the idea that people should know their place, and know their class. ↗

— George Osborne

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I would say I have taken substantive action to make things easier for people. ↗

— George Osborne

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Just as we should never balance the budget on the backs of the poor, so it is an economic delusion to think you can balance it only on the wallets of the rich. ↗

— George Osborne

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The British people think that if someone is disabled, then they should get all the care and support that we can offer. ↗

— George Osborne

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The Conservative Party mustn't sound like the old man on the park bench who says things were better in 1985, or 1955, or 1855. ↗

— George Osborne

#better #conservative #conservative party #like #man

The rise in world oil prices has been larger than anyone forecast. ↗

— George Osborne

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Well you know I've attracted a lot of criticism by, for example, suggesting that child benefit should be taken away from higher rate taxpaying families. ↗

— George Osborne

#away #benefit #child #criticism #example

You really have to try hard to create space and, at least for a time, stop the political world from rushing in. The important thing is to remain sane. ↗

— George Osborne

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