ePolitix 1 month ago

Darling sets out banking reform plans

Chancellor Alistair Darling has told the Commons that a fresh state of investment in Lloyds would make it a "stronger bank and provides better value for the taxpayer". Full Article at ePolitix

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  1. I believe that what we have got here is better structured ... It is a better deal for the taxpayer.
    Alistair Darling – Alistair Darling SOURCE: Birmingham Post 1 month ago
  2. We need a safer, more competitive banking system
    Alistair Darling – Alistair Darling SOURCE: MSNBC 1 month ago
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    George Osborne – George Osborne SOURCE: The Independent 1 month ago
  4. What you really want to do is have quite a substantial divestment — perhaps branches or perhaps particular institutions that they own — made available to other people
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