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Former PM John Major warns of Labour-SNP 'mayhem'

Former Prime Minister Sir John Major has warned a minority Labour government propped up by SNP votes would be a "recipe for mayhem".

In a speech in the Midlands today, Sir John said it would lead to a "weak and unstable" administration which would wreck Britain's economic recovery.

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Major: 'There’s a pattern Labour wrecks the economy'

Sir John Major speaking today.

Former prime Minister John Major said the Labour party have a history of ruining the economy.

Sir John, speaking in West Warwickshire said:

They blame the financial crash – but all one needs to do is pick up a history book. Every single Labour government we have ever had – from Ramsay MacDonald to Gordon Brown – has ruined the economy. Every single time.

There’s a pattern. Labour wrecks the economy. The Tories repair it but become unpopular in doing so. Labour are re?elected and wreck it again. It’s time to break that pattern.

– Sir John Major

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