Tories tax nerves were fueled today as a shock poll found voters believe Labour is more likely to cut the burden. Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have been facing growing calls from MPs for early action to reduce levies on individuals and businesses. The Savanta research for the Sunday Telegraph found 49 per cent of Brits thought the burden is too high. Asked which of the political parties they 'trust more' to cut taxes, 49 per cent said Labour compared to 23 per cent who opted for the Conservatives. However, there is deep disquiet on Conservative benches that there is no prospect of tax cuts at the Budget.
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