On writing notes during Budget speeches
Labour's Alan Whitehead warns the government's latest Budget could force large parts of the UK renewables industry to shut down
I'm now a veteran of many budget day speeches in Parliament, and one thing I've noticed over the years is just how many members are sitting (if you can find a seat that is), with notebook or piece of paper...
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