Philip Hammond: income tax cuts are 'right and moral'

Chancellor says he is fulfilling election pledges but budget choices may mean more cuts

Philip Hammond has defended his decision to implement tax cuts while admitting some government departments could experience further cuts, calling it “right and moral” that the Conservatives follow through on their manifesto pledges.

The chancellor admitted that the boost to NHS spending would mean real spending remained flat for all other departments, though some, including defence, had been awarded extra cash. Other departments, however, were still likely to face a continued spending squeeze.

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