Tory spending pledges will need tax rises, IFS warns

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Exclusive: Sajid Javid relying on £37bn ‘cushion’ that has already disappeared, Institute for Fiscal Studies says – amid criticism that he is ducking scrutiny of his plans

He repeated his intention to lower taxes in a speech on Wednesday, telling his audience: “Let’s go for sensible, moderate, One Nation, but tax-cutting, Conservative government, and take this country forward.”inheritance taxSpending increases for health and education were announced before the election campaign, and can be afforded, the IFS says. But other expensive – and uncosted – pledges have followed.

 

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Tory will raise taxes on the 95% Labour will raise taxes on the 5% I know which I prefer GetTheToriesOut GeneralElection19 BroadbandForAll

Yes, this man doesn't seem to have any idea! His past isn't good either! I wouldn't trust him further than I could throw him! He is undoing all the good Philip Hammond did and is spending all his hard work and washing it down the river! I have no confidence in him whatsoever!

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