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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Merrick

Jacob Rees-Mogg warns against help with cost of living crisis because of inflation risk

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Jacob Rees-Mogg has warned Boris Johnson against early tax cuts or spending boosts to ease the cost of living crisis, lifting the lid on cabinet divisions over the issue.

There are no “cheap wins” in trying to stem the fall in living standards, the Cabinet Office minister said – warning against a rush to measures that would “add fuel to the flames”.

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