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They added that expectations are \u201cpretty low\u201d.<\/p>\n
Other issues Tory MPs are expected to push for are energy grid connectivity and infrastructure reforms to reduce the cost of building in the UK.<\/p>\n
However there is now also a widespread anger, as fears grow tax cuts in Spring will be too late to affect the General Election.<\/p>\n
One Tory MP told the Express that there is now a tension within the party, as they have never had less confidence in a Conservative Government to actually deliver, but the party must not split again for fear of falling below 150 seats at the election.<\/p>\n
The MP said they are willing to \u201cprop this s**tshow up\u201d but noted it is \u201coff the scale bad\u201d.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Pointing to a recent article describing Mr Sunak\u2019s style as \u201climp managerialism\u201d, an MP commented: \u201cIt\u2019s not even good managerialism\u201d.<\/p>\n The hopes of tax cuts were further dashed today as reports emerged the Treasury is looking at hiking capital gains tax on property – something even Labour\u2019s Rachel Reeves has ruled out.<\/p>\n According to the Guido Fawkes blog, a document circulating the Treasury speaks about \u201cclosing the inequality wealth gap\u201d.<\/p>\n This afternoon the low-tax think tank The Taxpayers\u2019 Alliance said a capital gains tax hike would hit investment and growth, \u201cright when the economy is crying out for a boost\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cThe levy on property is already far higher than on other assets, adding layers of complexity.<\/p>\n “The Treasury would be better off abolishing the higher property bands altogether and taxing all capital gains at the same rate.\u201d<\/p>\n The Express understands officials have failed to find any such document containing the tax hike proposals, nor one talking about closing wealth inequality, though a source notes the Treasury does not comment on leaks and tax outside of fiscal events.<\/p>\n
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