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Chancellor debates breaking PM's 'golden rule'

A key element of the UK Government's claims of economic competence is at risk of crumbling as Chancellor Alistair Darling considers breaking one of the "golden rules" on borrowing levels.

A key element of the UK Government's claims of economic competence is at risk of crumbling as Chancellor Alistair Darling considers breaking one of the "golden rules" on borrowing levels.