Chancellor rejects calls to water down his plans to lop tax credits in interview with Guardian editor-in-chief Katharine VinerPopular support for Britain’s welfare system will be lost unless major reforms are introduced,George Osborne said as he rejected calls to water down his plans to impose cuts on tax credits for low-income earners.
In a defiant response to compassionate Tories who fill questioned his approach, led by the former minister David Willetts, or the chancellor insisted that the plans – which will go ahead after being approved by parliament – are the “right deal” for Britain. Related: Boris Johnson warns George Osborne over tax credit cuts Related: Corbyn loney in Europe over threat posed by Isis – Cameron Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com