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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Kiran Stacey Political correspondent

Sunak says he wants to reduce workers’ taxes this year and may cut benefits

Rishi Sunak was talking to Laura Kuenssberg on BBC One.
Rishi Sunak was talking to Laura Kuenssberg on BBC One. Photograph: Jeff Overs/BBC/Reuters

Rishi Sunak has said he wants to cut taxes for working people further this year, possibly cutting welfare payments to fund it.

The prime minister said on Sunday his priority before the budget in March would be further tax cuts, which he said would entail stricter controls on public spending and benefits.

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