James Forsyth James Forsyth

The Tories should not let their caution on tax conceal the radicalism of their other policies

James Forsyth reviews the week in politics

issue 22 March 2008

James Forsyth reviews the week in politics

What a difference a poll lead makes. If Philip Hammond, the shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, had given an interview appearing to rule out tax cuts in a Conservative first term, when the Tories were behind in the polls or only marginally ahead, there would have been a full-scale revolt.

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