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Poll: 59% of Brits Prefer Cuts Over Tax Hikes

7/9/2025

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A recent poll reveals that 59% of Brits favor spending cuts over tax increases to tackle budget deficits, challenging Chancellor Rachel Reeves' approach. Meanwhile, the Office for Budget Responsibility raises alarms about unsustainable commitments, such as the triple lock on pensions, warning that they could spiral public debt out of control.

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A recent poll reveals that 59% of Brits favor spending cuts over tax increases to tackle budget deficits, challenging Chancellor Rachel Reeves' approach. Meanwhile, the Office for Budget Responsibility raises alarms about unsustainable commitments, such as the triple lock on pensions, warning that they could spiral public debt out of control.