Gordon Brown says Liz Truss’ proposed tax cuts ‘don’t help people who need the help’
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak should get together now to agree on plan to help ease the “terrifying” energy price rise coming into force in October, CBI boss Tony Danker urged.
The CBI chief suggested the rivals could agree to “target the hardest hit” with support, and pledge that the support would be “simple and accessible”.
“I think they should agree on the principles, given they disagree on the mechanics,” Mr Danker said.
He also called on cabinet secretary to help organise government talks with Truss and Sunak.
However, Ms Truss has refused to commit to extra payments to ease the pain of soaring energy bills as she prioritises tax cuts.
It comes as former chancellor Sajid Javid – a Liz Truss supporter – has admitted “more needs to be done” to help people struggling with the cost of living costs.
He told the i newspaper that a further uplift to benefits was needed as soon as the next prime minister takes office.
“It needs to be targeted much more than the previous interventions to those who need it the most,” Mr Javid said.
