Liz Truss told parliament this week that she would "absolutely" be sticking to her leadership campaign pledge not to cut spending on public services.
But there's good reason to think her claim is not what it seems.
The promise has raised eyebrows because the prime minister is due to borrow £45 billion to cut taxes, mostly for wealthier households.
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