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Rishi Sunak was last night facing a backlash from Tory MPs over plans to hike taxes despite the cost-of-living crisis.
Backbenchers warned the Chancellor the 1.25 per cent national insurance rise coming into force in April would worsen the pressures on family finances.
They urged Mr Sunak to reverse the hike after Jacob Rees-Mogg called for it to be scrapped during a Cabinet meeting this week.
The Commons leader reportedly said the national insurance contributions (NICs) rise – to fund the NHS and social care – cannot be justified while families face soaring costs.
Households are being hit by rising inflation and heating bills, and the energy price cap – which sets the maximum charge for 15million customers on standard variable tariffs – is set to be raised in April.
Backbenchers warned Chancellor Rishi Sunak the 1.25 per cent national insurance rise coming into force in April would worsen the pressures on family finances
Tory MPs and business chiefs yesterday echoed Mr Rees-Mogg’s comments and urged the Chancellor to reverse the tax hike. But Mr Sunak stood by the plan, saying: ‘It’s always easy to duck difficult decisions but I don’t think that’s the
