Hague and Kennedy condemn 'cynical ploy' to gain votes
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The reactions of UK Conservative party leader William Hague and Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy to Chancellor Gordon Brown's 2001 Budget are discussed. Hague accused the government of using tax cuts to attract support in the run-up to a general election.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Hague's parting shot: No excuses next time
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The UK government must fulfill its commitments to improving public services, according to outgoing Conservative party leader William Hague. He warned that passing legislation on public services is not the same as actually improving these services.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Hague tells Blair to 'come clean' on single currency
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UK Conservative party leader William Hague has attacked Prime Minister Tony Blair on the issue of the single European currency. He claims that Blair should admit to planning to abandon the pound.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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