Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:56pm on 18 Feb 2024,Sunday International
UK PM Rishi Sunak faces party turmoil as Treasury explores spending cuts for pre-election tax reductions. Tories express concern over alienating voters with public service cuts, urging moderation. Former party chairman Lord Deben stresses public priorities like nurses and healthcare, cautioning against a shift to the right. Ex-minister Justine Greening warns of an "extinction event" if party embraces Ukip rhetoric. Internal strife heightens after byelection losses, with divisions on tax and immigration policies. Sunak's budget, a crucial opportunity, may decide the party's fate, but challenges persist amid poll leads for Labour. Critics fear a 1997 Labour landslide outcome.
