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Brown raises tax cut speculation

Mr Brown wants Britain, the US and Europe to take the lead

Gordon Brown has increased speculation he may cut taxes, saying he was looking "at everything" that could be done to help people through the downturn.

He told GMTV tax changes were a matter for the pre-Budget report - expected next week although he said that it would be "in the next few days".

Meanwhile David Cameron says the Tories will announce "tax changes to encourage businesses to take on workers".

The Lib Dems have already said they would cut taxes for lower paid people.

Food prices

Asked about possible tax cuts by a "hard-pressed" family taken into No 10 by the breakfast programme, Mr Brown said petrol duty had been frozen and people were already getting