But its still not far enough. Ten months ago, britain stood on the edge of the precipice. A vote for brexit said the government would be disastrous. The hit to the uk economy would be so great, there would be spending cuts and tax rises, almost immediately. Well, what a difference ten months on. As the country prepares to start the brexit process, phillip hammond, todays chancellor of the exchequer, was sounding a very different tone. I report today on an economy that has continued to confound the commentators with robust growth. A Labour Market delivering record employment and a deficit down by over two thirds. As we start negotiations to exit the european union, this budget takes forward our plan to prepare britain for a brighterfuture. And the reason for this cautious optimism is the growth rate for the uk economy for 2017 it has been revised upwards from 1. 4 to 2 , while employment is forecast to grow every year to 2021. Far from the immediate recession predicted by remain campaig
It says all 37 are construction workers. Theyre accused of visabusing tr visiting passes and working without proper papers. Tuesday pyongyang banned malaysians from entering the country. Malaysia responded in kind. Theyve also booted out each others diplomatic representatives. However, malaysias Prime Minister says he has no plan to sever diplomatic ties with north korea. He says a communication channel is necessary to determine what the north is demanding. We are of very few countries who have been very fair to north korea, really quite friendly to them. So we didnt pick a quarrel with north korea. It was never our intention. Kim jongnam was attacked at Kuala Lumpur International airport last month and died. Malaysia is demanding pyongyang hand over four north korean suspects. It also wants to question three north korean nationals, including an Embassy Staff member. Pyongyang hasnt been cooperative, calling the investigation unfair. A man claiming to be kims son has spoken out online
Taking up the healthcare hearings. First, a bipartisan effort to get to the bottom of President Trumps explosive and unsubstanunsu unsubstanch waited claims. Manu, the two committees of the subcommittee formally requested specific information on whether there is any wire tapping President Trump by president obama. What can you tell us on that . Reporter thats right. That senator Lindsey Graham of south carolina. Senator Shelton Whitehouse of rhode island. Members of a subcommittee who is looking into russian meddling in the election. Theyre taking the issue that donald trump raised over the weekend that he may have been wire tapped by his predecessor during the election season. Theyre taking that very seriously. Theyre asking the fbi, the Justice Department to turn over any sort of information related to that issue believing that this is could be a potentially criminal act if things did not were not followed correctly. And if it was spying on United States citizen, also, theyre very co
Conservatives on capitol hill, President Trump wants a plan a to get it passed and plan b if it doesnt. He told leaders he will allow obamacare to fail and let democrats take the blame. Sources say mr. Trump scolded the groups for calling it obamaca obamacarelight. They could have done more outreach ahead of the rollout. For now, the white house sticking with plan a. Shifting in full Campaign Mode to sell the republican repeal and replace. The president will stump for the plan with a visit to kentucky and tennessee. Although, a feeling in the west wing the Republican Leaders saddled mr. Trump with the heavy lifting. Paul ryan is confidence the vote will pass. Phil mattingly has more. Reporter as legislative action gets under way, that action the republicans promising now for Campaign Cycle after Campaign Cycle. The question is will they push this over the finish line . Through the house of representatives . The reality here. House leadership recognizes is they have conservative members
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