Rishi Sunak vows to cut taxes and be the new Margaret Thatcher

Rishi Sunak is set to launch the Conservative Party's general election manifesto with key policies including a tax break for landlords, a 2p cut to National Insurance, and help for first-time buyers. The manifesto also promises further tax cuts, with plans to reduce National Insurance and abolish it completely by April 2029. The Conservatives estimate their tax cuts would reduce the total tax take by £17.2bn a year by 2029/30, with the shortfall to be made up by cutting the welfare bill and tackling tax avoidance. Sunak pledges to be 'the party of Margaret Thatcher' and emphasizes the moral mission to cut taxes. The manifesto also includes spending commitments such as a rise in defence spending and housing reforms. Sunak's approval rating has fallen, and he faces challenges from other party leaders like Nigel Farage and Keir Starmer. He emphasizes the importance of voting Conservative to prevent Starmer from coming to power.