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Cameron hints at possible tax cuts under the Tories



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Published Date: 08 September 2008
DAVID Cameron hinted yesterday at the possibility of tax cuts under a Conservative government, saying that it was right for those who "put their backs into the British economy" to be rewarded.
Mr Cameron's comments came amid continuing pressure from within his party for more specific promises on tax than his often-repeated mantra that he will "share the proceeds of growth" between public services and tax cuts.

Mr Cameron said his approach of sharing the proceeds of growth would mean the state taking a smaller share of national income in tax over the course of an economic cycle.

He also challenged the Labour Party over the position of Gordon Brown, the Prime Minister, urging them: "Either back the guy or sack the guy."





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  • Last Updated: 07 September 2008 8:05 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
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ThomasP,

08/09/2008 00:14:30
"DAVID Cameron hinted yesterday at the possibility of tax cuts under a Conservative government, saying that it was right for those who "put their backs into the British economy" to be rewarded."

So the rich will be rewarded?

I guess its better then those who don't bother at all.
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the_figures_are _fudged,

Galashiels 08/09/2008 00:18:12
Oh yes hints of tax relief is really gonna help families in fuel poverty and struggling with the inflated prices in the supermarket.

Cameron you are going to have to do better than that if you want to win an election.
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Doh,

08/09/2008 08:40:47
Is this a policy I see before me?
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The Former Mr. Angry,

Perth 08/09/2008 09:31:30
Mr Cameron might well institute a oot and branch reform of taxation which has spread like a cancer through the economy. Just as ahint David, try simplification, reduction, firing unnecessary tax staff, making any tax more visible and preferably on income so we have it visible. "no taxataion without representation" has been supplanted by "stealth taxation without demonstration".

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Boy Wonder,

08/09/2008 09:48:54
He can "hint" all he wants. The Tories won't get in, in Scotland!
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Thistledhu,

08/09/2008 10:17:32
matters not that they get in in scotland but WHEN they take control at westminster it will be tax cuts followed by spending cuts meaning service cuts
Useing the good old tory tactic of useing Oil to cover the gaps in income.

to the tory's Scotland is nothing but a cash cow
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Mr. Lachie Todd,

Edinburgh 08/09/2008 11:33:04
How will Cameron pay for these alleged tax cuts?
How many public services will be slashed?

During 17 years in power, Thatcher and Major failed repeatedly to keep inflation in check and stop the boom/bust cycle leading to high unemployment, so what chance have political virgins like Cameron and Osborne without a clear policy to their names?

My advice to the Electorate would be to beware Tories bearing gifts!
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hertscot,

08/09/2008 13:13:31
I read somewhere that a tory said new lab were bankrupting the country, but now it's tax cuts for all, I doubt it, the tories give only to their friends and supporters just like every other political party.

So now we know we are in a lose-lose situation.
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Alternative (High-Octane) Fuel Head,

Edinburgh 08/09/2008 14:05:43
Let's face it, it wouldn't be hard to cut taxes in the wake of this stupid labour government would it? Even Basil Fawlty would find a way to do that.

#8:

"How will Cameron pay for these alleged tax cuts?"

By stopping the waste that is going on now and prioritising things in a better way.

"How many public services will be slashed?"

None. They would be streamlined and waste would be cut out.

Contrary to what you say, the Tories did control the economy very well. By the early 1990s, things were more or less stable. They handed over that legacy to stupid labour in 1997 and as a result, we have seen a period of relative stability until a couple of years ago, when the folly of stupid labour policy has started to hit home and moron Brown's excessive taxation has been highlighted.

To be honest, I am surprised that stupid labour actually managed not to ruin things for so long. What a great pity it was that everyone turned against the Tories simply because of a few irregularities in th epersonal life of a few senior members. Compared with what stupid labour has got up to since, that pales into insignificance.
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Allan(handofgod137),

08/09/2008 16:33:41
#10 The reason labour got away with it for so long waqs because broon inherited one of the biggest budget surpluses of the 20th century, and a strong economy, all thanks to the preceeding 17 years of prudent tory management. Once we get rid of labour and things start improving, expect the nats support to decrease among the workers and increase among the scroungers.
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Itchy,

08/09/2008 18:54:49
Tax cuts would be welcome, even if they were for the rich.

It's annoying to see Marxist ideas still dominate Scottish politics.

I'd be surprised if Cameron cut taxes by much but he would do very well to simplify the system which has been made ludicrously complicated by Gordon Brown and his meddling.
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