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Why is economic growth the ultimate non-negotiable for the UK?

Jun 10, 2026
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Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt breaks down the numbers: a single 1% increase in economic growth yields between 10 and 12 billion pounds in additional revenue for the Treasury every single year. He argues that without welfare reform to spark this growth, the government is forced to raise business taxes, which completely stifles the economy. Check out the full interview on City AM's YouTube channel. #UKEconomy #EconomicGrowth #TaxCuts #WelfareReform #UKPolitics #BusinessTax #Shorts
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