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I understand the damage the expenses crisis has done to Parliament, and the paramount importance of restoring trust in our politics.

George Osborne

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George Osborne
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: May 23
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George Gideon Oliver Osborne
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Even a China growing at 7% or indeed less is still adding to the world economy an economy equivalent to the UK or more.
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The British people think that if someone is disabled, then they should get all the care and support that we can offer.
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