Tories to promise help for first-time buyers in effort to lure voters, say reports

The government is to promise to cut the upfront cost of a home for first-time buyers to draw in younger voters. Photograph: Paul Springett A/Alamy

The Conservatives could introduce a series of pre-election giveaways with measures to support first-time buyers and scrap inheritance tax, according to reports.

With the Tories struggling badly in the polls and an election almost certain next year, the Times said the government is to promise to cut the upfront cost of a home for first-time buyers.