Simon Harris: “I'm not intending to bring forward any proposals in relation to stamp duty. That's not news to colleagues across the…”

This is about getting this right

I'm increasing the standard rate cut-off point by €2,500 to €46,500, with proportionate increases for married couples and civil partners.

We're going to get it right, and it will be delivered and developed.

There aren't carve-outs here. There are clear criteria, timelines and transition periods, and that again is part of the art of compromise.