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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Hamish Morrison

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits Tory Brexit is barrier to growth

THE Chancellor has admitted Brexit is a barrier to growth as he attempted to defend misery for millions in his austerity budget.

In a radio interview Jeremy Hunt, who yesterday unveiled a punishing plan to plug a £55 billion hole in public finances over the next five years, conceded that having “unfettered trade with our neighbours” was good for economic growth.

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