The Tories' biggest problem is that many of the things they are now promising could - and should - have been enacted during their 14 years in power.
While all the party leaders have been criss-crossing Britain on battle buses, this has so far only been a phoney war.
The centrepiece was an eye-catching plan for £17 billion worth of tax cuts. Another 2p off National Insurance would see the average worker £1,350 a year richer. These proposals not only put clear blue water between Labour and the Tories. They are also commendably Conservative.Read More Rishi's £17bn election manifesto in full: From tax cuts to migration and defence So it was welcome to hear Mr Sunak invoke Margaret Thatcher by saying that tax-cutting is a moral mission.
The Tories also promise to help first-time buyers by cutting stamp duty, build 1.6 million new homes, boost defence spending, recruit 8,000 more police officers and go to war on wokery.
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