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Electioncast: The Conservative Manifesto

Tories pledge to cut National Insurance further

Today, we look at the Conservative manifesto launch as Rishi Suank promises a further cut in National Insurance.

Unveiling the party鈥檚 plans from Silverstone race track, the PM said he would "scrap entirely the main rate of self-employed National Insurance鈥 and that the Conservatives would "keep cutting taxes in the coming years鈥. Does this all add up? Adam and Chris are joined by 大象传媒 Economics Editor Faisal Islam and Newsnight Political Editor Nick Watt.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the 大象传媒. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Elliot Ryder and Sam Mclaren. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

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