The very latest from Manchester as the first day of the Conservative Party conference is dominated by talk about tax cuts.
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An ally of Liz Truss, he also urged the prime minister to cut inheritance tax and business taxes at the autumn statement in November."And sometimes there is a tension between them. But overall, we need tax cuts, and we need economic growth, we also need to keep expenditure under control. And there I think there's a good deal of unity across the party.
"I'm delighted. He's been so clear about being on the side of the motorist and getting rid of some of the more extreme green measures that would have such a terrible effect on people's livelihoods. This is all really good stuff. Tax cuts would be the cherry on top of the cake."In January this year, Rishi Sunak made five pledges for voters to judge him on.
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". "And that's why the first of my priorities is to bring inflation down - to halve it - and I am pleased we are making progress."Ross takes pop at Sunak’s height as PM makes surprise appearance at Scottish Tory drinks eventParty conferences are full of drinks receptions with warm white wine and the odd smattering of snacks - and Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross hosted one himself this evening.
Now, after delays and inflation fuelled by Brexit, COVID and the invasion of Ukraine, this figure is closer to £100bn.
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