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Theresa May reveals manifesto, promises 'mainstream' Govt

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Fri, 19 May 2017, 7:47AM
Theresa May has launched her Conservative Party's manifesto ahead of next month's election (Photo / AP)

Theresa May reveals manifesto, promises 'mainstream' Govt

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Fri, 19 May 2017, 7:47AM

Theresa May has promised a mainstream Government, that will deliver for mainstream Britain.

The Prime Minister has launched her Conservative Party's manifesto ahead of next month's election.

Mrs May says a strong economy, and delivering Brexit are her top priorities.

But UK correspondent Ben Bland told Rachel Smalley some see it as targeting the mainstream.

"Some of the key points include dropping the pledge from 2015 that the Conservatives wouldn't raise income tax or national insurance. So that leaves the door open to raising either or both of those at some point."

Bland said there are also big changes to how social care is paid for.

LISTEN TO BEN BLAND SPEAK WITH RACHEL SMALLEY ABOVE

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