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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Abbi Garton-Crosbie

Chancellor insists UK Government 'sticking to growth plan' despite market turmoil

CHANCELLOR Kwasi Kwarteng has insisted that the UK Government is “sticking to the growth plan” and that it is “going to help people with energy bills”.

The Tory Government's tax-slashing budget announced on Friday has been heavily criticised for disproportionately benefitting the wealthiest in society.

It comes after a disastrous morning for Prime Minister Liz Truss after she doubled down on Kwarteng's mini-budget during a gruelling round of interviews with local broadcasters.

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