Despite warnings from the chancellor that the government is 'not in a position to talk about tax cuts at all', the levelling up secretary tells Sky News he wants to see the burden lowered before voters head to the polls.
Michael Gove has called for a tax cut before the next general election - putting him at odds with the chancellor on the first day of Conservative Party conference.
Jeremy Hunt had told The Times newspaper on Saturday the government was"not in a position to talk about tax cuts at all". But speaking to Sky News' Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, the levelling up secretary said he would"like to see the tax burden reduced by the next election".Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
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