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“'The first half has been marked by rising living standards, solid economic growth and extra funding for public services – funded by huge tax rises – none of which was enough to prevent dramatic half-time substitutions in Downing Street.”

“For as it stands, the official forecasters say incomes after inflation, living standards, are set to be only 1% higher at the end of the decade than at the start.”

“Whatever happens with Rosebank and Jackdaw, the long-term trend for the industry is clear and it is one of decline.”