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Conservative faultlines open over public spending cuts

Michael Burton reports from the recent Conservative spring conference.

Last weekend's Conservative spring conference in Brighton saw pledges by party leader, David Cameron, to tackle the budget deficit immediately – yet, at the same time, increase spending on the NHS, pensions and early years. Michael Burton, who attended the event, reports.

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