Boris Johnson has promised to cut taxes and drive down the cost of government after a wounding revolt by Tory MPs put his long-term future in doubt. In an attempt to address criticism of his economic policies, Mr Johnson said the “fundamental Conservative instinct” was to allow people to decide how to spend their money, urging Cabinet ministers to cut costs. Tory MP Andrew Bridgen, a prominent critic of the Prime Minister, said: “Lord Hague is right. The residual concerns from across the party will continue to remain.”He said Mr Johnson “should now leave with honour and residual affection for what he has achieved”. This is not over.”Former Brexit minister Lord Frost called for previously announced rises to National Insurance and corporation tax to be reversed.

Source: The Times June 07, 2022 10:18 UTC