Chancellor hints at move away from austerity

Philip Hammond says he understands people are 'weary of the long slog' - but does not rule out tax rises

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Chancellor Philip Hammond at Downing Street 
(Image credit: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

A reinvigorated Philip Hammond used an appearance on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show yesterday to hint the government could "ease up on its austerity programme", says The Guardian.

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