Rishi Sunak has vowed to cut taxes before and after the general election - but has warned they will be funded by curbing benefits and government spending. Speaking to The Sunday Telegraph, the prime minister sought to create a clear contrast between the Conservatives and Labour as campaigning begins. While Mr Sunak insisted his priority is cutting taxes, he claimed that they would continue to rise if Sir Keir Starmer enters Downing Street. The PM's pledge comes a day after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he was unsure whether the government could afford to slash taxes further. During an interview in Nottinghamshire, Mr ... (full story)