He said council tax rises were a "kick in the teeth for hard-working, decent taxpayers".

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And it is hard to find a serious economist who doesn't believe that the strategy is to kick the can down the road.

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The hosts' opening try was sensational as they profited from the hard yards Xavier Rush made from a ruck for Norton-Knight to superbly weight a kick ahead, James outpacing Rhodri Wells and Bowe.

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