Thursday 12 May 2022 01:41 AM DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Slashing tax will be a vote-winner for Tories  trends now

Thursday 12 May 2022 01:41 AM DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Slashing tax will be a vote-winner for Tories  trends now
Thursday 12 May 2022 01:41 AM DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Slashing tax will be a vote-winner for Tories  trends now

Thursday 12 May 2022 01:41 AM DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Slashing tax will be a vote-winner for Tories  trends now

While the Queen's Speech contained eye-catching measures, there was disappointingly little on how the Tories will shield people from the pain of soaring bills.

Yes, Boris Johnson is spot on to say that turbo-charging economic growth will enrich the whole country in time.

But those struggling to heat their homes and feed their families can't wait. They need help now.

Prince Charles at the State Opening of Parliament, which marks the start of the parliamentary year as the Queen's Speech sets out the government's agenda

Prince Charles at the State Opening of Parliament, which marks the start of the parliamentary year as the Queen's Speech sets out the government's agenda

Fixing the crippling cost of living must be No 1, 2 and 3 on the Government's to-do list.

So we welcome the Cabinet brainstorming ideas to help those suffering real hardship.

Relaxing childminder rules, for one, would reduce parents' costs. But while such policies might make life easier for some, it is merely fiddling around the edges.

With inflation rocketing, the huge squeeze on budgets will leave 1.5million living hand to mouth, says the NIESR think-tank – and many more in serious difficulty.

The Daily Mail would typically run a mile from talk of a socialist-style windfall tax on energy giants' profits to subsidise bills.

This year's Queen's Speech came amid a cost of living crisis as families try to cope with soaring bills (stock photo used)

 This year's Queen's Speech came amid a cost of living crisis as families try to cope with soaring bills (stock photo used)

But the firms admit it wouldn't risk investment vital to our energy future, so isn't it worth the Chancellor considering it as a one-off?

There is, however, a simpler (and more Tory) way of helping people financially – letting them keep more of their own money.

Mr Johnson insists he wants to cut taxes. That would give workers more to spend and boost productivity

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