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Brief Moment

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Initial release September 8, 1933
Directors David Burton
Story by S. N. Behrman
Production company Columbia Pictures
Screenplay Edith Fitzgerald
Brian Marlow
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Brief Moment is a 1933 American pre-Code drama filn directed by David Burton and starring Carole Lombard and Gene Raymond. It is based on the play of the same name by S. N. Behrman.

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By Antoinette RadfordBBC News

Former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng says he " got Carried Away " when he announced a huge package of ill-fated tax cuts alongside former PM Liz Truss .

Mr Kwartenghis biggest regret was being " too impatient" with the mini-budget.

The plans sparked turmoil in the markets, eventually leading to Mr Kwarteng and Ms Truss's resignation.

" There was a Brief Moment and The People in charge, myself included, blew it, " He Said .

Reflecting on his Time In office, the MP for Spelthorne said there had been " no tactical subtlety whatsoever".

" People got Carried Away , myself included, " He Said .

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Mr Bennett said the former Prime Minister was determined to put " rocket boosters" under the economy when she arrived in Downing Street .



Source of news: bbc.com

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