Rishi Sunak says people ‘not idiots’ and know why he cannot cut taxes

PM suggests public understands what is affordable, but his stance could trigger fresh backlash from Tory MPs

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Rishi Sunak has suggested the government cannot afford any immediate tax cuts, saying people are “not idiots” and understand what is unaffordable.

But the comments risked opening a fresh conflict with Conservative MPs who have been making the case for tax cuts in the spring budget, in light of improving economic forecasts and as a way to increase growth.

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​PM suggests public understands what is affordable, but his stance could trigger fresh backlash from Tory MPsUK politics live – latest news updatesRishi Sunak has suggested the government cannot afford any immediate tax cuts, saying people are “not idiots” and understand what is unaffordable.But the comments risked opening a fresh conflict with Conservative MPs who have been making the case for tax cuts in the spring budget, in light of improving economic forecasts and as a way to increase growth. Continue reading…