Jordan's designated new prime minister Omar al-Razzaz meets with Union leaders in Amman, Jordan June 7, 2018. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
AMMAN/DUBAI (Reuters) - Jordan's designated new prime minister said on Thursday he would drop a proposed tax law, conceding to a key demand of protesters who have already brought down the government.
Omar al-Razzaz said there was a consensus to withdraw the income tax bill in comments to reporters after a meeting in parliament to consult on forming the new government.
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