article_snippet: Prime Minister David Cameron claim to be a 'tax-cutting politician' was under fire last night – as a study found the Coalition has raised taxes by more than £16billion a year.
article_snippet: Humiliating: Revelation that the Coalition has raised taxes is embarrassing for Prime Minister David Cameron (pictured), who has spoken repeatedly of the Coalition has raised taxes desire to be seen as a 'tax cutter' The tax hikes have been only partially offset by reductions totalling £48billion – including £8billion from raising the personal income tax threshold, £5.9billion in lowering corporation tax and £3.9billion from real-terms cuts in fuel duties.
article_snippet: But the findings remain embarrassing for Mr Cameron, who has spoken repeatedly of his desire to be seen as a 'tax cutter'.
article_snippet: Mr Cameron, who has spoken repeatedly of his desire to be seen as a 'tax cutter' show the value of the rise in personal income tax allowance has been wiped out by rises in other levies.
highlights_snippet: Prime Minister David Cameron has claimed to be a 'tax cutting' politician .
  