The Guardian
Tories dismiss tariff relief announced ahead of UK budget
The UK government announced five measures before its budget, including scrapping tariffs on more than 100 products such as gherkins and baked beans. The Conservatives criticised the prime minister’s everyday measures as insubstantial, suggesting they amounted to little beyond less expensive gherkins, and said the offer treated families disrespectfully.
What to know
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Removing tariffs on more than 100 products was one of five measures announced ahead of the budget.
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The Conservatives dismissed the measures as offering little substance and showing disrespect to families.
Why it matters
Tariff relief is thus one point of contention between the government and the Conservatives ahead of the UK budget.
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