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I did meet Mickey Mouse in California, and he seems to be writing the Labour party's economic policy at the moment.

George Osborne

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George Osborne
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: May 23
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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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I want to see genuine talent rewarded.
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