Claim: During their 12 years in government, the Conservatives haven't got the debt and deficit down.
Fact-check: The deficit is lower than it was 12 years ago - Full Fact
Verdict: debt has increased as a percentage of gdp over the last 12 years. but the deficit is lower now than it was when labour left office.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Hannah Smith
Date published: 2022-09-26T00:00:00