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As well as reversing the National Insurance tax hike, Ms Truss has said she would put an economic growth plan in place"immediately" if she becomes prime minister, along with imposing a temporary moratorium on the green energy levy.
But Ms Truss said no other country was putting up taxes and accused Mr Sunak of having no plan for growth. But Ms Truss hit back:"This Chancellor has raised taxes to the highest rate in 70 years and we're now predicted a recession. The truth is in the figures."Ms Truss was also asked about her suggestionthat her comprehensive school background would make her a better prime minister.
He said he"wasn't born this way" as his family emigrated to the UK 60 years ago and he had previously worked as a waiter at an Indian restaurant.Ms Truss would not completely disown Ms Dorries' comments, but she did appear to distance herself from them as she said she wasn't sure where the £4.50 claim about her earrings came from.
On Mr Johnson, Mr Sunak said the outgoing PM is"one of the most remarkable people I've met" but said he would not let him serve in his cabinet if he were to become prime minister. However when pressed she eventually said he would not be part of her top team, saying:"I am sure he will have a role, I am sure he will be vocal but he will not be part of the government."
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