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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rob Merrick

Tax cuts pledged by Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak not possible without slashing spending, economists say

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The tax cuts promised by both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak in their battle for No 10 are unrealistic without big spending cuts as inflation soars, economists are warning.

Both contenders for the Tory leadership are under fire for failing to be upfront with voters about the economic crisis ahead, in a damning report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

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