Chancellor Jeremy Hunt promises ‘permanent cuts in taxation’ in pre-election Budget

Jeremy Hunt has said “lower tax means higher growth” as he promised “permanent cuts in taxation” for families on the eve of his Budget, expected to feature a 2p cut in national insurance.

The Chancellor said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Government’s plans “mean more investment, more jobs, more productive public services and lower taxes”, and he accused Labour of having “no plan” and the Liberal Democrats of having “no principles”.

His headline measure on Wednesday looks likely to be a cut in national insurance by a further two percentage points, as he tries to revive the economy and boost the Tories’ dire poll ratings ahead of this year’s general election.

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[delcat]

He can't deliver permanent cuts... because they'll be out before the year is out!
He reminds me of a nodding dog that they used to put on car dashboards.... his head betrays the opposite of what comes from his mouth.

[dianeirvine]

look at his little face - any further comments I’m sure will be deleted