Ian Lavery MP, Labour Party Chair, responding to Theresa May’s Observer op-ed, said:

“With the Government about to impose some of their most brutal cuts yet on working people, Theresa May’s claim that austerity is over is a con.

“The Tories have spent their entire time in power running down our schools, local services and NHS, while gifting huge tax breaks to big business.

“The Prime Minister is clearly spooked, so is resorting to desperate pleas in an attempt revive her failing administration. The British public won’t be fooled.”

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