PM Rishi Sunak Unveils Tax Cuts and Reduced Immigration Plans in Conservative Party’s Election Manifesto
London, June 11: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak presented the Conservative Party’s general election manifesto, emphasizing tax cuts and decreased immigration. The Tories aim to slash national insurance for employees by an additional 2 percentage points if re-elected, with plans to reduce it to 6 per cent by April 2027. The manifesto outlines a tax cut of £1,300 ($1,657) for the average worker. Additionally, Sunak pledged to abolish stamp duty for first-time property buyers up to £425,000. The UK general election is set for July 4, with the Conservatives facing a lag in polls against the Labour Party. Sunak also proposed a strategy to lower immigration levels annually and enhance border security. In response, Labour leader Keir Starmer criticized the manifesto, labeling it a recipe for chaos.
