LONDON, March 18 (UPI) -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair renewed his attack on Conservative spending "cuts" amid accusations he is misrepresenting the facts.
Blair admitted Thursday a new campaign poster stating "Warning: The Tories will cut $67 billion from public services" referred to "a cut over Labor's plans" in 2011-2012.
But speaking at the Welsh Labor Conference in Cardiff Friday, Blair repeated his claim, saying the Tories would spend $96 million less in each constituency.
The Tory plans would have "devastating consequences" for public services, he said.
His accusations have led to a war of words between the two parties.
Blair conceded the Tories were planning smaller spending increases than Labor, but insists that would lead to a cut in services.
The Tory proposals were the equivalent of sacking every doctor and teacher in Britain, he claimed, while unveiling the new poster.
Tory Co-Chairman Liam Fox said: "We have said we will be spending more, year on year over and above inflation.
"And to call that a cut is at best a misrepresentation, at worst a downright lie."
