Tory leadership contest: Boris Johnson pledges to cut income tax
"We should be raising thresholds of income tax so that we help the huge numbers that have been captured in the higher rate by fiscal drag," Mr Johnson said.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid picks up further support, with ministers Caroline Nokes and Victoria Atkins choosing to back him afterFormer Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab will unveil proposals to redirect £500m a year from the aid budget to create an international wildlife fund to save endangered species and habitats.
After nominations close, all 313 Conservative MPs will vote for their preferred candidate in a series of ballots held on 13, 18, 19 and 20 June to whittle down the contenders one by one until only two are left.
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