Tories urge Chancellor not to raise tax in five Budget ‘tests’

Andrew Griffith said the Chancellor should cut welfare and the deficit while ruling out raising taxes at the Budget on October 28. (Jacob King/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Conservatives have urged John Healey not to raise tax when he delivers his first Budget at the end of the month.

Mr Healey’s Conservative opposite number, Andrew Griffith, said the Chancellor should commit to introducing no new taxes on October 28, urging him to “stop the tax ratchet”.