The Conservatives have dismissed as "pure fantasy" chancellor Gordon Brown's claim that his 1997 pensions raid was "the right decision for investment".
Brown defended his decision at a Labour rally in Scotland, claiming it was made for the benefit of long-term investment. Prime minister Tony Blair also gave his support to Brown. But Conservativ...
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