Workers are set to see more money in their pay packets as a rise in National Insurance is being reversed today
But back in January, now-prime minister Mr Sunak - along with Mr Johnson - had doubled down on going through with the policy, despite concerns it would add to some people's cost of living struggles.
"We must clear the COVID backlogs with our plan for health and social care - and now is the time to stick to that plan. We must go ahead with the health and social care levy. It is the right plan," they said."It is progressive, in the sense that the burden falls most on those who can most afford it.
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