Tories urge Chancellor not to raise tax in five Budget ‘tests’
- Posted on October 10, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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In brief
The Conservative Party has outlined five specific criteria for the upcoming Budget, calling on Chancellor John Healey to avoid implementing further tax increases. Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith emphasized the need to halt what opposition lawmakers describe as the continuous 'tax ratchet' mechanism, which they argue systematically raises tax burdens on citizens and businesses. The Tories present these tests as benchmarks to evaluate the government's fiscal responsibility and economic stewardship during a critical period for household finances and business investment.
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Tories urge Chancellor not to raise tax in five Budget ‘tests’
Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith said John Healey should ‘stop the tax ratchet’.
