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Tax cuts give voters ‘clear choice’ at election – Hunt

Source: PA Wire

Jeremy Hunt said his autumn statement has given voters a “very clear choice” at the next general election, while insisting it is “silly” to regard the tax cuts as a sweetener for the public.

The Chancellor did not rule out an early Budget, fuelling speculation Rishi Sunak could call an election in spring next year.

Touring broadcast studios a day after announcing a national insurance cut worth £10 billion, Mr Hunt said he chose measures to “make the biggest difference to our long-term competitiveness” rather than opting for “crowd pleasers”.

Hinting further cuts could be coming down the track, he said he had made a

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