The PM's pledge comes a day after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he was unsure whether the government could afford to slash taxes further. The tax burden is expected to rise to the highest level since the Second World War by the end of the decade.
  • MamboGator@lemmy.worldEnglish
    28·
    10 months ago

    Why not keep labor benefits and raise taxes on the rich? Oh, because conservatives hate the working class.

  • rayquetzalcoatl@feddit.uk
    12·
    10 months ago

    “We’re gonna cut taxes just before a general election! That’ll get those dumb animals to vote for us.” “But Rishi, you big-eared cunt, where will we find the money to cut those taxes?” “Well, where do you think? Where would it make the most sense to take money from?” “The poor, who have no money!”

    Rishi Sunak isn’t just malicious, selfish, and the proud owner of two massive fucking ears – he’s also just thoroughly stupid and small. Tiny little Rishi, with the biggest ears in the world. What a total arsehole.

  • Chaotic Entropy@feddit.ukEnglish
    8·
    10 months ago

    Because a few scraps in our pockets really makes up for the dismantling of our social programmes. Thanks a fucking bunch.

    I’m sure that this won’t disproportionately benefit the ri… oh why bother.

  • AutoTL;DR@lemmings.worldBEnglish
    6·
    10 months ago

    This is the best summary I could come up with:

    The country will be “rewarded” with tax cuts if the government is able to make it harder for people to claim out of work and sick benefits, according to the prime minister.

    Speaking to The Sunday Telegraph, the prime minister sought to create a clear contrast between the Conservatives and Labour as campaigning begins.

    While Mr Sunak insisted his priority is cutting taxes, he claimed that they would continue to rise if Sir Keir Starmer enters Downing Street.

    The PM pointed to his recently announced cut to national insurance - which came into force yesterday - as evidence of the progress his government has made.

    Elsewhere in the interview, the prime minister claimed Labour “doesn’t care” about reducing the number of small boats crossing the Channel.

    Speaking to Sky News on Sunday morning, Sir Keir was unable to say which taxes he wants to cut - but instead wants to focus on those which impact upon “working people”.

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