Conservative Candidate Defends Tax Cut Plans

Conservative candidate for Tunbridge Wells, Neil Mahapatra also discusses the NHS.

The Conservative candidate for Tunbridge Wells, Neil Mahapatra, has spoken about why he thinks his extensive business experience will be an asset to the town. 

He defended Rishi Sunak's plan for tax-cuts and told our News Editor Martin Webber that his two parents who were doctors would argue the NHS could become more efficient. 

He also talked about his love of cricket and his desire to see Kent County matches return to the Nevill ground.

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