(Left) Liberal Democrats MP Norman Lamb, (Middle) Labour MP Clive Lewis (Right) Conservative MP Richard Bacon (Image: Archant)
As chancellor George Osborne sets out his spending plans this week, we ask regional politicians from the main parties how they would tackle the deficit.
•How would you tackle the economic deficit? Does it need tackling? You can leave your comments below.
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