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Challenged over whether the leaks had damaged the economy, Alexander told the programme: "People always speculate in advance of a Budget and we have always said 'wait until the Budget'."

"As this is a live investigation, please refrain from speculating online as this could prejudice the ongoing case."

"We would encourage people not to speculate on the circumstances around this incident," he added.

Burnham then criticised journalists for speculating, saying he is "constantly answering hypothetical questions" and claimed MPs in Westminster were "constantly speculating and not putting forward solutions".

“It was just funny seeing everybody was on the same boat, speculating,” he said.