Tories ‘Alarmed’ by High Taxes Ahead of Unlikely Cuts Announcement by Chancellor

The chief secretary to the Treasury has warned that given the high spending on government debt, now ‘is not the time to ask for tax cuts.’

John Glen MP, chief secretary to the Treasury, leaves after a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street in London on Oct. 17, 2023. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

The chief secretary to the Treasury has acknowledged “alarm” among Conservatives over high taxes, but warned “this is not the time to ask for tax cuts.”

John Glen, who previously served as Treasury minister under then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak, said that he is also concerned with the amount of tax facing British households and businesses.