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BLAIR FENDS OFF LEAK TO GO ON OFFENSIVE
Tony Blair has deflected criticism over
a leaked Labour Party memo to spell out
his battle-plan to beat the Tories.
He said the document, leaked to the
press yesterday, was drawn up about
seven months ago, before Labour had
been strengthened by major reforms.
The Labour leader told BBC Radio that
his changes were backed by the
"overwhelming majority" of the party -
although he would never stifle debate.
And he pledged to reduce taxes for
ordinary families while maintaining
funds for public services. See 132
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