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Article: Labour, Nats and the big issues
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- The Press
- Article date:
- July 27, 2005
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Labour will press its record in standing up to the United States
over Iraq and to Israel over the spy scandal. As the countdown to
polling day begins, political editor COLIN ESPINER looks at the
issues that are likely to shape the parties' campaigns in the coming
weeks.
Tax cuts form the big issue that will dominate the campaign, since
it will determine how much money the new Government has to spend on
other things. It also goes to the heart of the health of the economy
and credible economic management.
Now that September 17 has been announced as election day, it is
time for National to put its money where its mouth is. Can it deliver
on expectations of average cuts in the range of $40 to ...