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Senior Tories call for faster movement on low tax economy plans

Dr Liam Fox and Dame Priti Patel were among those urging Government to go further and faster with plans to cut taxes.

The Independent UK

Chancellor’s tax cut opens door to early election – and sets a trap for Labour

With Jeremy Hunt spending most of his headroom, the next government will be in the tricky position of having to raise taxes or squeeze the public sector

The Guardian - UK

Hunt ‘will create implausible austerity with post-election public spending cuts’

Thinktank attacks chancellor’s giveaways as OBR warns of ‘challenges’ for councils and services

The Guardian - UK

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'Importance of devolution' on agenda as Humza Yousaf meets Sinn Fein leader

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf discussed “the importance of restoring devolved institutions in Northern Ireland” when he met with Sinn Fein depute…

The National (Scotland)

Jeremy Hunt delivers a budget designed to destroy a future chancellor

Jezza had a last throw of the dice and money to spend. He would blow it on tax cuts and let public services die

The Guardian - UK

Hunt’s tax cuts based on ‘implausible’ public spending squeeze – think tanks

Economists said the Chancellor’s tax reductions will not prevent this from being the ‘biggest tax-raising’ parliament in modern times.

The Independent UK

In Boris vs Dave, has Lord Cameron won?

In his maiden speech to the Lords, the new foreign secretary took digs at his school rival

Evening Standard

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Power lines cash a half-baked attempt to buy people off, campaigner claims

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said those living beside new powerlines could get up to £10,000 off their electricity bills over 10 years.

The Independent UK

Five key points of the Autumn Statement: Is a spring General Election on the cards?

CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt claimed the economy had “turned a corner” delivering his Autumn Statement – but analysts have cast doubt on whether…

The National (Scotland)

Hunt claims UK has ‘turned a corner’ as he slashes national insurance

With an eye on next year’s election, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt began easing the tax burden but it will still hit a record high.

The Independent UK

Dutch election: Anti-Islam populist Wilders set for gains, exit poll says

Knife-edge election set to shake up Dutch politics after Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s record 13-year stint in power.

Al Jazeera

A ‘live now, pay later’ autumn statement – and yet election year still looks bleak

Tax cuts are hardly unexpected when the country may soon be going to the polls. What is shocking is how little of the gloom they will relieve

The Guardian - UK

James Cleverly denies claims he called Stockton North a s***hole

Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham demanded apology in the Commons from home secretary

The Independent UK

Chancellor’s autumn budget branded ‘another Tory con trick’

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement is “too little, too late” for households and another “con trick” from the Tories, the SNP have…

The National (Scotland)

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Cynical Tories taking working people for fools, says Labour shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves

Labour accused the Government of attempting to take working people “for fools” with a “cynical” Autumn Statement.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves uses Independent’s Saatchi & Saatchi story to attack Tories: ‘The ravens are leaving the tower’

The shadow chancellor highlighted The Independent’s revelation that Saatchi & Saatchi was no longer backing the party, suggesting the Conservatives’ time in office is coming to a close

The Guardian - UK

Home secretary described Stockton-on-Tees as ‘shit-hole’, MP claims

Alex Cunningham, MP for Stockton North, claims James Cleverly made comment during Wednesday’s PMQs

The Independent UK

Home Secretary denies using derogatory term about MP’s constituency

Stockton North MP Alex Cunningham demanded an apology in the Commons.

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The Guardian - UK

Will Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement revive the Tories’ election chances? Our panel responds

National Insurance cut; pensions and benefits increased. But is that enough to distract from sluggish growth and the rising cost of living?

The Independent UK

Winners and losers from Jeremy Hunt’s autumn Budget

Chancellor sets out national insurance cut and pensions boost – but warns benefits crackdown on the way

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: The Chancellor giveth, the Chancellor taketh away

The starting gun for the next general election campaign may have already been fired, but today’s Autumn Statement represents an intensification of hostilities. The Chancellor took some of the fiscal headroom handed to him by the Office for Budget Responsibility and sought to give voters — not least Tory backbenchers…

The National (Scotland)

Home Secretary denies calling English town a 's**t hole' during PMQs

A TORY MP has been accused of calling an English town a “s**t hole” in response to a question about high child poverty rates in the area during…

Evening Standard

Jeremy Hunt makes 'cut and paste' jibe at Rachel Reeves sparking howls of laughter from Tory MPs

The shadow chancellor has admitted she 'should've done better' following allegations she plagiarised parts of her new book

The National (Scotland)

Martin Lewis reacts as Universal Credit £470 increase announced

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Evening Standard

Jeremy Hunt slashes National Insurance in go-for-growth Autumn Statement but tax burden still rising

Millions set to pay higher rate of income tax in future as wages rise but thresholds remain frozen

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