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...But the upcoming general election means that when it comes to tax, anything could happen....
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...The temptation may be to scupper the finances for any incoming Labour administration....
...The manoeuvre is being considered because tax cuts are seen as politically essential ahead of a general election expected this year but the government’s headroom has become more constrained by higher borrowing...
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