Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market
The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.
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"A tax band designed for stockbrokers is now holding back teachers and nurses."
— Sir Ed Davey , Politician
"The difference between us and Reform is that their tax cut is paid for through cruelty."
— Sir Ed Davey , Politician
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The Lib Dem leader vows to raise tax thresholds if he becomes PM, in a speech to his party conference.
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