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How would you fix the economy? How would you fix the economy?
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According to a new poll, none of the main UK political parties has managed to fully convince the public that they can fix the economy. The results show that 51% of people questioned would vote for a party that could improve their living standards, but around four out of 10 people felt that none of the parties had any particularly good ideas on how to do this.According to a new poll, none of the main UK political parties has managed to fully convince the public that they can fix the economy. The results show that 51% of people questioned would vote for a party that could improve their living standards, but around four out of 10 people felt that none of the parties had any particularly good ideas on how to do this.
In the light of this general pessimism about the state of UK finances, we want to hear your suggestions on how to improve living standards and help boost the economy. Tell us what measure you think would help the most. Would cheap childcare be your priority, or is getting welfare right more important? Do we need to raise the minimum wage to help boost living standards? Tell us what you would do – in as much detail as possible.In the light of this general pessimism about the state of UK finances, we want to hear your suggestions on how to improve living standards and help boost the economy. Tell us what measure you think would help the most. Would cheap childcare be your priority, or is getting welfare right more important? Do we need to raise the minimum wage to help boost living standards? Tell us what you would do – in as much detail as possible.
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