Budget 2017

Rishi Sunak Has Claimed He Is Cutting Taxes Despite Record High Taxes

Overall tax rates are set to hit their “highest ever level” under his government.
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'Just Be Straight With People': Laura Kuennsberg Roasts Tory Minister Over Tax Claims

Laura Trott insisted the amount that average earners pay has come down since 2010.
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How Rishi Sunak's Hopes Of A Tory Revival Once Again Ended In Disaster

The Autumn Statement was meant to turn around the Tories' fortunes. It didn't.
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Blow For Rishi Sunak As Poll Shows Labour's Lead Has Increased Since Autumn Statement

The prime minister had hoped it would turn around the Tories' fortunes.
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Families Will Be Nearly £2,000 Poorer At The End Of This Parliament, Say Economic Experts

The Resolution Foundation said that the Autumn Statement set a "grim" new record for poor living standards.
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Nick Robinson Accuses Tories Of Being 'Fundamentally Dishonest' Over Tax Claims

Jeremy Hunt said he was introducing the "biggest tax cut since the 1980s" but the overall burden is going up.
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'A 21st Century Fagin': Kay Burley Skewers Jeremy Hunt Over Autumn Statement

The chancellor was accused of "picking pockets" as tax burden set to hit post-war high.
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'The Hunt Hoax': Chancellor Accused Of Autumn Statement Con As Taxes To Hit Post-War High

The Treasury boss boasted that he was cutting taxes - but the small print told a different story.
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Jeremy Hunt Unveils 'Biggest Package Of Tax Cuts Since 1980s'

But the overall tax burden is set to hit a new post-war high - and economic growth will be weaker than previously forecast.
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Jeremy Hunt To Cut National Insurance In Autumn Statement To 'Get Britain Growing'

The chancellor will also unveil plans to cut the benefits of those who refuse to accept a job.
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