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Defiant Jeremy Hunt says we ‘won’t be deterred by idiots’ after his office is vandalised hours before the Spring Budget
It comes as three female MPs have been assigned bodyguards and personal drivers amid growing safety fears
CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt has said he won't be "deterred by a few idiots" as the words "die Tory scum" were scrawled over his office last night.
The graffiti attack was spray painted across the windows of his constituency office on Tilford Road, in Hindhead, Surrey, and discovered this morning.
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A Surrey Police spokesperson said: "Officers were called following reports of criminal damage at a property on Tilford Road in Hindhead, which is believed to have taken place between 8:00pm and 9:00pm on Monday, 4 March.
"The criminal damage involved graffiti being sprayed on the windows on the outside of the property.
"No one was present in the property at the time of the criminal damage.
"If anyone has any information that could help our investigation, including any CCTV, dash cam, or helmet cam footage, please contact us via live chat on our website quoting PR/45240025530."
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It comes ahead of the Chancellor delivering his 2024 Spring Budget tomorrow to the House of Commons.
Mr Hunt is set to outline the financial plan for the rest of the year, including changes like tax hikes, cuts and benefits increases.
The Chancellor said previously: “The British people are famously tolerant which is why we have one of the most robust democracies in the world.
"We won’t be deterred by a few idiots.”
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It comes as concerns have been growing for the safety of MPs, with three females in the role assigned bodyguards and personal drivers.
The security minister Tom Tugendhat, has reportedly been working with the Home Office, cops and parliamentary authorities to increase safety measures.
As reported by the , the royal and VIP executive committee (Ravec), are now being introduced to help assess threat levels against MPs.
A security source told the : “Many MPs are petrified by the abuse they are facing."
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In what has been called Operation Bridger, police are now informed of MPs' whereabouts and events every week.
The new measures were introduced after the tragic murders of Jo Cox in 2016 and Sir David Amess in 2021.
It comes as Mr Hunt met with King Charles today at Buckingham Palace in the Private Audience room, as is customary ahead of the Budget.
The King appeared in good spirits as he shook hands with the Chancellor, after having taken a step back from royal duties amid his cancer treatment.
Today's meeting with the Chancellor comes as Mr Hunt is set to outline the financial plan for the rest of the year, including changes like tax hikes, cuts and benefits increases.
As much of the nation is still battling the cost of living, people are waiting in anticipation for more information on any new support packages.
And, with Britain’s economy slipping into a recession at the end of 2023, many will be eager to see what changes are made.
The Chancellor told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme: “I do want, where it is possible to do so responsibly, to move towards a lower tax economy, and I hope to show a path in that direction."
Changes are expected to be made in the Budget to the Universal Credit budget advance, inheritance tax, Stamp duty, LISA policy, personal savings allowance and more.
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Mr Hunt looks set to confirm a 2p cut to National Insurance, effective from April, that will see Brits on £35,000 per year save £450.
Other announcements to expect include a freeze on fuel duty and an increase in tobacco prices.
What was announced in the Autumn Statement?
- The biggest ever price hike for tobacco products
- A major win for The Sun's Save Our Sups campaign with alcohol duty frozen
- A major benefit change for renters on Universal Credit
- A £10,000 energy bill discount for Brits living near pylons
- A £192 income boost for self-employed workers
- A £470 payment boost for millions on Universal Credit
- Millions will be stripped of benefits under harsh new rules
- Nurses will save £500 in a personal income tax cut
- No fuel duty hike in huge relief for drivers
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