This is simply not true. The conservatives have repeated the lie so many times lots of people believe it, but it’s not true.



Labour last came to power in 1997

1997 debt as % of GDP 43.4%

10 years of a labour government

2007 debt as a % of GDP 41.7%



The the Global Financial Crisis



Conservatives gain power in 2010

2010 debt as a % of GDP 75.2%

10 years of a conservative government

2019 debt as % of GDP 85.2%

Thanks for the recipe and instructions.

I might just try microwaving seeing as I'm inhaling copious amounts of herbal remedy during my solo lockdown....... Not a lot else to do.



Off to put my pinny on and I'll let you know how it turns out.

I thought you were in a canteen with 300 others?

Keep up with the programme mate.

I was, earlier in the week.

Ah right, am I now meant to have sympathy because you are sat at home in your underpants smoking weed?

I think it might destroy me if you decide to withdraw your sympathy.