Why Liz Truss' promise not to cut government spending isn't all it seems

Critics believe the Prime Minister has three options: turn around and cut spending, turn around on tax cuts, or carry on and bring down the economy. . Some of the answers may lie in the details

Liz Truss has stayed true to a promise she made in July (

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Liz Truss sparked a lot of interest today when she said she was 'absolutely' not considering cutting government spending.

The prime minister stayed true to a promise she made in July, when she said, "I'm very clear that I don't foresee any cuts in public spending."

His 'no austerity' vow has raised eyebrows - because think tank IFS has warned there is a huge £60billion black hole in his plans.

Critics believe she has three options: turn around and cut spending, turn around on tax cuts, or carry on and crash the economy.

But some of the answers may lie in the details - and if so, that's bad news for cash-strapped councils, hospitals and schools.

You see, Liz Truss' promise not to cut government spending was very carefully worded, and it contains hidden details.

We take a look at some of the reasons why it wasn't quite guaranteed that there won't be any discounts.

What did Liz Truss say?

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When asked if she would stick to her July pledge: "I don't foresee any cuts in government spending," she replied, "Absolutely."

She told PMQs: 'We have almost £1 trillion in public spending, and we were spending £700 billion in 2010.

"We will ensure that, in the medium term, the debt decreases, and we will do this not by reducing public spending, but by ensuring that public money is spent well."

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