Chancellor defends decision to Treasury committee after predecessor Nigel Lawson joins calls to soften impact on lowest paidGeorge Osborne has declared he is comfortable” with his cuts to tax credits,despite pressure from some of his own Conservative colleagues to soften the impact on the lowest paid.
The chancellor defended his plans to the Commons Treasury committee, just hours after his predecessor Nigel Lawson urged him to make changes to assist those who earn the least.
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Source: theguardian.com