The leaking of the cut in VAT and proposed increase in high rate tax to 45% for those earning more than £150,000 have been widely leaked. The fact that they have been picked up by most newspapers and broadcast media suggests that the leaks have come from the Government. But why?
It years gone by, this would be nearly a criminal act, but in recent years small details have been leaked to the press. It is wrong and the city takes a very dim view on it. This time big measures have been leaked - either the Government doesn't care about previous procedures, is completely incompetent with details or is trying to wrong foot George Osborne.
I wouldn't be surprised if the VAT cut is not announced and another measure takes its place. This would be almost unheard of, but they really want to knock George Osborne off his feet as his prepared response has to be ditched!
Which reason will be revealed in the next hour.
Squiffy.
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