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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised pensioners a tax cut if his Conservatives win the upcoming general election, aiming to secure the core vote amid internal polling suggesting potential losses due to the right-wing Reform UK party's resurgence. Sunak's pledge includes increasing the tax-free personal allowance for pensioners, aligning with the triple lock guarantee. Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, on the other hand, plans to focus on bringing growth back to Britain, with support from over 100 business leaders. The Tories face challenges as Reform UK threatens to split the right-wing vote, potentially leading to significant seat losses. Sunak's campaign strategy includes reforms such as reintroducing National Service, aimed at countering the threat posed by Reform UK.
Source: YAHOO