McDowell defends tax plans

Huge tax cuts, a solution to the looming pensions crisis and family-friendly benefits were today unveiled by the Progressive Democrats as they set out their stall for a return to Government.

Widely seen as an attempt to curry favour with young voters and househunters, the PDs have upped the ante on the Labour Party who last week vowed to bring the standard rate of income tax down by 2% to 18%.