Is Sunak's cautious manifesto a mistake?

Coffee House Shots

English - June 11, 2024 13:38 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB - ★★★★ - 134 ratings
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Conservatives hoping to turn their fortunes around with the publication of the party's manifesto have been disappointed. The document contained little by way of surprises or rabbits, and despite Sunak's pledge that the Conservatives are the party of tax cutting, the new costings show that the tax burden will continue to rise. Katy Balls talks to James Heale and Kate Andrews.

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Produced by Cindy Yu.