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has been asked why should “anyone believe the things you say” after Labour performed an embarrassing U-turn on green spending.
The Labour leader and shadow chancellor have said the move is necessary because the Conservatives have tanked the economy.“Why should anyone believe the things you say about your plans when you are prepared if the circumstances require it to just to other things?” he said.Defending the long-expected U-turn, Reeves said it had to be done because the Conservatives had damaged the economy and would leave Labour with less money.
“It is absolutely essential the public finances are managed well and when economic circumstances change the plans have to change as well.