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Hunt heralds 'decisive step' to bring taxes down

Jeremy Hunt says the Spring Budget is a "decisive step" towards lower taxes.

Speaking to the BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason, the chancellor agreed that people are paying more tax.

Mr Hunt added that next year would see a "big cut" in tax for "families earning the average income".

6 March 2024

Chris Mason, BBC Political Editor

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