Tax hikes: Families should not be expected to fill the black hole

EMBARGO: Immediate Release 

Responding to reports that the Prime Minister's Press Secretary refused to say that the manifesto “stands” on protecting working people from certain tax hikes, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:

“People up and down the country will be incredibly worried by what looks like yet another U-turn from this government. Families should not be expected to fill the black hole that’s been blown in our economy by the Conservatives' nightmare Brexit deal and the current government's failure to turn things around.

"Many households will now be tightening their belts even further fearing more tax hikes to come in the weeks ahead.

"The best way to raise money for public services is by fixing our broken trading relationship with the European Union, which would grow our economy and bring billions into the public purse. The Chancellor has admitted it - now she must act on it."

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First reported here: https://x.com/LizzyBuchan/status/1983519431436165412