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Labour's £26bn budget breaks manifesto pledges

Keir Starmer's government faces backlash after £26bn budget breaches tax promises and waters down workers' rights. Analysis reveals manifesto U-turns and political fallout.

Labour faces backlash over workers' rights U-turn

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson defends the government's decision to delay unfair dismissal rights, insisting the Employment Rights Bill remains a major upgrade. Read the latest.

Labour U-turns on day-one workers' protection

Labour abandons manifesto pledge for day-one unfair dismissal protection, now requiring six months' service. Business groups welcome change while unions express disappointment.

IFS: Reeves broke tax pledge in Budget

The IFS says Rachel Reeves broke a manifesto pledge with £26bn tax hikes, pushing the tax burden to a record high. Read the full analysis.

Reeves defends budget amid thinktank criticism

Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her budget against criticism from leading thinktanks. The Resolution Foundation reveals tax threshold freezes hit workers harder than manifesto pledge breach. Follow live updates.

Reeves' Budget Sparks Manifesto Promise Debate

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over whether freezing tax thresholds breaks Labour's manifesto commitments. Analysis reveals how wage growth could push more into paying income tax.

Labour's Income Tax Pledge Under Scrutiny

Fact check: Could Labour's Budget breach its manifesto by extending income tax threshold freezes? Full Fact investigates the promises and political battle.

Swinney denies breaking SNP tax pledge in manifesto

First Minister John Swinney faces scrutiny after denying breaking SNP's 2021 manifesto tax promise. Scottish taxpayers face £1bn shortfall despite higher rates. Read the full investigation.

Reeves' Budget U-Turn Divides Public Opinion

Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandons income tax rise plans, sparking heated debate over Labour's economic credibility and Budget uncertainty ahead of November announcement.

Reeves Drops Plan to Break Labour Tax Pledge

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped her plan to break Labour's manifesto pledge and raise income tax in the upcoming Budget, following internal party pressure. Discover the full story behind this dramatic U-turn.

Rachel Reeves ditches income tax hike plan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to abandon plans to raise income tax in the Budget, fearing a backlash over broken manifesto pledges. Discover the alternative strategies being considered.

Reeves abandons income tax hike plan for Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reportedly abandoned plans to raise income tax in the upcoming Budget, breaking a key Labour manifesto pledge. Discover the implications for UK taxpayers.

Labour's Rachel Reeves hints at breaking tax pledge

In a dramatic shift that could break election promises, Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests income tax changes may be necessary despite manifesto commitments, sparking backlash from Conservative opponents.

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