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More or Less: Behind the Stats
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Analyzing Political Parties' Costings and Campaign Strategies
The chapter delves into the numbers presented by Labour and Conservative parties in their financial projections and campaign strategies. It compares the assumptions and calculations made by both parties, highlighting discrepancies in welfare savings, borrowing impacts on interest rates, and investments in climate-related initiatives. Additionally, it points out a mathematical error made by a BBC presenter regarding attendance numbers at a sports event.
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