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Tories urge Chancellor John Healey not to raise tax in five Budget 'tests'

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First reported on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 17:16 EDT by Evening Standard·Latest article on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 17:20 EDT

Summary

The Tories urged Chancellor John Healey not to raise tax in five Budget 'tests', the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Saturday 10 October. Shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith said John Healey should 'stop the tax ratchet'.

Latest: The Tories set five Budget 'tests' urging Chancellor John Healey not to raise tax, and shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith said the Chancellor should 'stop the tax ratchet'.

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How it unfolded

  1. Saturday 10 October

    The Tories set five Budget 'tests' urging Chancellor John Healey not to raise tax, and shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith said the Chancellor should 'stop the tax ratchet'.