article_snippet: In Treasury papers leaked to The Guardian, the officials note that the move ‘will generally be very popular with the public and in the media.
article_snippet: The document, prepared for Treasury financial secretary David Gauke, added:
article_snippet: A senior Tory source blamed the leak of ‘old advice’ on the Lib Dems, adding: ‘the Lib Dems are desperate.
article_snippet: Another senior Conservative added:
article_snippet: It is thought that the Lib Dems the Lib Dems leaked the papers ahead of tomorrow’s Budget in a bid to paint to Tories as the party of the rich.