Published 2 years ago

Kwasi Kwarteng: 'What a day!' Chancellor admits it's been tough after fiscal plan caused 'a little turbulence'

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The chancellor has admitted it has been a tough day after he was forced to U-turn on cutting income tax for the rich. Kwasi Kwarteng began his keynote speech at the Conservative Party conference by saying: "What a day, it has been tough but we need to focus on the job in hand." He said the government was ploughing ahead with boosting economic growth across the UK.

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BBC News

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The Guardian

Kwasi Kwarteng admits tax plans caused ‘a little turbulence’

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2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Irish Independent

UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng laughs off ‘little turbulence’ after U-turn on tax cut for the wealthy

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Metro News

Kwasi Kwarteng admits 'it's been tough' in speech after embarrassing tax U-turn

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2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Sun

Kwasi admits 'we hit turbulence' but we need to focus on growth after 45p U-turn

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2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Kwarteng shrugs off ‘little turbulence’ after U-turn over tax cut for rich

Kwasi Kwarteng has sought to shrug off the chaos that triggered his astonishing U-turn on income tax cuts for the highest earners as a “little turbulence” as he battled to regain authority.

2 years ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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