Jeremy Hunt pledges to lower taxes and rejects 'gimmicks' in upcoming Budget

Lower Taxes on the Horizon

Jeremy Hunt promises to "put money back into people’s pockets" with plans for lower taxes in the upcoming Budget, aiming for a prudent and responsible approach.

Budget Crunch Time

With a reduced wiggle room of around £13 billion, the Chancellor is set to finalize measures with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to address Labour's lead in the polls.

‘Tesco Value Budget’

Officials are looking at taxing business flights, cigarettes, and vapes to help finance any tax cuts, dubbing the upcoming Budget the 'Tesco Value Budget'.

Managing Expectations

Jeremy Hunt emphasizes the need for a sustainable and sensible approach to tax cuts, with a focus on long-term growth, investment, and job creation.

Labour's Response

Labour criticizes the Tories for raising taxes to a 70-year high and questions their commitment to improving the financial situation of working people.

No Room for 'Gimmicks'

Hunt rules out any gimmicks in the Budget and indicates that changes to the "non-dom" tax rules are unlikely, emphasizing a responsible approach to public spending.