Sunak, general election and taxes
Media outlets began speculation around a general election as Rishi Sunak promised further tax cuts.
Sunak pledged that they would be the “single biggest difference between [the Conservatives] and the Labour Party in the next election”, which he said would likely happen in “the second half of the year”. Labour have suggested that Sunak is trying to postpone an election for as long as possible, out of fear of losing crucial seats.
Labour also accused Sunak of offering voters a “raw deal”, offering misleading tax cuts with one had and taking high taxes with the other.
While a full economic outline is yet to be announced, British media nevertheless ran headline stories on his pledge, speculating about the election.
Unless otherwise linked, headlines are front pages on 05/01/2024.
Sunak gambles election on ‘feel-good factor’ from tax cuts
The Daily Telegraph
Rishi Sunak tax cuts won’t ease burden, economists warn, as national insurance rate drops
independent
Labour plans could leave pensioners worse off if other levies are hiked to pay for a cut in income tax or national insurance, leading economist warns
Rishi’s tax cut pledge kicks off election battle
Daily Express
Labour will fight fire with fire, Starmer warns Tories
The Guardian
I’m not planning to call an election before July, says Sunak
The Times
