Tories pledge another National Insurance cut ahead of manifesto launch

Summary

1. The Conservatives are promising a further 2p cut in employee National Insurance, when they publish their election manifesto later this morning
2. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says a Tory government will help working people "keep more of the money you earn"
3. Sunak also announces a stamp duty cut for some first time buyers, a new Help to Buy scheme, and tax cuts for landlords who sell to tenants
4. Labour say the Tories’ ideas are "the most expensive panic attack in history", and are setting out their own pledges - including creating an extra 100,000 dental appointments for children
5. The Liberal Democrats have also promised to make reforming NHS dentistry a big part of their campaign, but are today focusing on plans to boost GPs in rural areas
6. Other parties - including Reform UK and the SNP - also have campaign events planned