Rishi Sunak hints at temporary tax rises in warning to MPs of 'difficult things' ahead
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mirror.co.ukRishi Sunak has hinted that temporary tax rises are on the cards as the Government tries to tackle the economic fall-out caused by the coronavirus crisis.
The Chancellor was snapped leaving Downing Street with briefing notes for anxious Tory MPs in 'Red Wall' seats who fear they'll struggle to hang onto them at the next election.
Mr Sunak appeared to be trying to placate Conservative MPs, who have become increasingly critical of the Government's record following a series of chaotic u-turns on issues such as face masks and exam results.
In a meeting with the 2019 intake, the Chancellor admitted the Government would have to do "difficult things" to get the economy back on track.
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