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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tara Cobham

In the London borough with the widest wealth gap, the Budget leaves many confused

The Independent

People in one of the simultaneously most deprived and richest areas in England have given their reaction to the chancellor’s Budget – with a mix of mistrust and delight.

Jeremy Hunt unveiled his Budget on Wednesday with plans to boost pensions, expand free childcare and cut duty on fuel and draft beer. He also revealed he would add £11bn to Britain’s defence budget in the next five years and extended energy bill support for another three months.

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