UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, under pressure to deliver eye-catching tax cuts to lift his ailing Conservative Party without damaging fragile public finances, is plotting a war on 'immoral' Whitehall waste to fund these cuts. Hunt and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are working to slash personal taxes by 2p in a budget that Hunt describes as 'prudent and responsible'. Despite ambitions for significant tax reductions, Hunt strikes a cautious tone, emphasizing the need for a sensible, long-term approach without gimmicks. He aims to show a path towards a lower-tax economy, inspired by dynamic, fast-growing global economies. Hunt has played down expectations of immediate tax cuts, focusing instead on long-term growth, public sector reform to cut down on waste, and considering increases in levies on energy firms, holiday lets, and vaping. Additionally, Hunt acknowledges the need for increased defense spending and describes the upcoming budget as a 'Tesco Value Budget', indicating a focus on efficiency over substantial tax cuts.
‘We will need to spend more on defence.’ Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, comments on calls for increased defence spending. https://t.co/YJNEqq1dPm
‘I want to restore process of public sector reform.' Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, confirms his plans to cut down on 'Whitehall waste.' https://t.co/7PiIWI8YTM
‘I do want to bring taxes down, they are too high.’ Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, declares he has been inspired by other 'dynamic fast-growing economies' to bring taxes down. https://t.co/bewCsztpCA
‘What they will get is a prudent and responsible plan for long term growth.’ Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, discusses his Spring Budget. https://t.co/OVCchr0OmT
Jeremy Hunt plays down chances of tax cuts as he says upcoming Budget will be 'prudent and responsible' https://t.co/si1JNm6llv
🔵 Jeremy Hunt is plotting a war on “immoral” Whitehall waste to fund tax cuts, The Telegraph can disclose. Read more here ⬇️ https://t.co/4iSP0FUOff https://t.co/AdZ9qpfQNg
Ahead of Wednesday's budget, Jeremy Hunt has said he "won't take any risks" after previous speculation he may cut income tax Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/QnHstYat0T
Jeremy Hunt and Rishi Sunak slammed over 'Tesco Value Budget' plan with Tory MPs demanding income tax is slashed by 2p to boost Tory election chances - as Chancellor considers increasing levies on energy firms, holiday lets and vaping to fund cuts https://t.co/GbXcluHG1j https://t.co/ILfH3d8r2a
Jeremy Hunt tells @TimesRadio tax cuts “are my priority for the country” but adds that he has to bring them down “in a responsible way”.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has played down expectations of tax cuts in Wednesday's budget, telling Sky News his spending plans will be "prudent and responsible". 👇 https://t.co/Ya5tfNCmT9 https://t.co/ER1O3jOlzf
We want to cut taxes but will only do it in sensible and long-term way, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt tells Laura Kuenssberg Follow live https://t.co/n13ox1ogXd
"I do want... to move towards a lower-tax economy, and I hope to show a path in that direction" Ahead of the Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says "the economies that are growing fastest [globally]... tend to be the ones with lower taxes" #BBCLauraK https://t.co/cvGkrUEY4K https://t.co/SHDzhSwcyN
Jeremy Hunt talks of a "prudent and responsible" Budget this week. He tells @bbclaurak "I want to put money back into people's pockets". Adds there will be no "gimmicks" this week
Hunt says he "wants to show a path in that direction" to a lower tax economy in this week's Budget
Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt says the government hopes to make 'some progress' on cutting taxes 'in a responsible way'. #TrevorPhillips 🔗 https://t.co/fhIHlpTGAF 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 https://t.co/WLt6yYYLU1
'We want better public services - sometimes it means spending less money'. Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt says "we need to run public services more efficiently". #TrevorPhillips https://t.co/fhIHlpTGAF 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/PX7cB6XcPs
'People trust Conservatives to do the right thing with the economy'. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he will be 'prudent and responsible' in the upcoming Spring budget. #TrevorPhillips https://t.co/fhIHlpTGAF 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/z7eeXhu4UP
Hunt strikes cautious tone over prospect of tax cuts in the Budget https://t.co/1acNvJc4Kx
Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are this weekend battling to find the money to slash personal taxes by 2p in the budget ⬇️ https://t.co/hJR5Qyxvrc
🔴 Jeremy Hunt is plotting a war on “immoral” Whitehall waste to fund tax cuts, The Telegraph can disclose. 🔓 This front page story is currently free to read 👇 https://t.co/er48JkkM6S
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is under pressure to deliver eye-catching tax cuts in next week's budget to lift to his ailing Conservative Party, without damaging fragile public finances https://t.co/2Q43So5qYF