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Brown: Tories "flip-flopping" on Northern Rock
“Subprime” Brown attacked for “dodgy” Northern Rock deal

Gordon Brown was today likened to a used car salesman who had delivered a “dodgy” and “damaging” deal on Northern Rock. And David Cameron criticised the prime minister for repeatedly refusing to confirm the extent of taxpayers’ exposure over Northern Rock. Mr Cameron said: “He is like a used car salesman: won’t tell you the… Read more »

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Alistair Darling to confirm Northern Rock plans
Darling confirms ‘Rock rescue plan’

Alistair Darling has outlined to MPs how the government plans to “save” Northern Rock. The chancellor will announce the sale of state-backed bonds in a bid to attract private investors. The £25 billion loan from the Bank of England will be converted into bonds guaranteed by the government, to then be sold on to private… Read more »