At PMQs today, Gordon Brown answered a question about G20 countries and the recession by saying:
“Spain is in the G20 now and is in recession.”
Quick as a flash Tory Bear posted an article demanding an apology from Brown after saying he “lied to the House”.
So who’s right? Our facts on growth were a bit old yesterday but we did say:
“Spain, who attend G20 meetings, are also still in recession.”
Spain is not a formal member, as TB noted, however they did attend the London and Washington summits (see pics) and would like to attend the G20 again as the EU’s rotating president in the first half of 2010.
43 Responses to “Spain, spin and the G20”
Claire Spencer
And Billy Blofield, I am a financial journalist – so while I am not an analyst or an economist, I can just about understand what is going on without your visual aids. But many thanks.
Guy Forks
For goodness sake, can’t all of your Tory types spew out your inaccurate propaganda on your own blogs ? Your comments are treasonous!
Anon E Mouse
Claire Spencer – I agree with you. I was not suggesting you were not grown up.
If I was not clear I was stating that people saying that Spain is in the G20 are delusional. Saying “you may be right” was not a slight, I just don’t know if you are or are not – I think you are right.
I DO know Spain is not in the G20 though.
Therese
Spain won’t be a rotating EU president – Mr van Rompuy is the new permanent President. Brown got it wrong.. time to fess up and think of a new line.
Claire Spencer
Lovely, I like people who agree with me… 😉 …and you are basically correct. But the blog still makes a valid point that should be taken into account. That’s all!