The Budget asks everyone to play their part, but requires those who can pay the most to do so.

It contains a range of innovative measures to stimulate the economy and create jobs.

It will secure the long term future of our welfare system by reducing some payments, but protecting the vast bulk of the advances made over the last decade.

This budget is a tough one but it is a necessary step that will ensure that we can get back on our feet as a country.

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