Hunt does not rule out tax cuts in Autumn Statement

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has not ruled out cutting income tax in Wednesday's Autumn Statement, as he insisted economic growth was his priority.

Mr Hunt is finalising his statement, which will set out government spending plans.

The chancellor is known to be considering reducing taxes on income, inheritance and businesses.

But he told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg his speech would focus on removing barriers to growth.

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