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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.

Rachel Reeves: Economic Prophet or Perdition?

Quentin Letts delivers a scathing critique of Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves's economic vision, questioning whether her policies spell salvation or ruin for Britain's financial future.

Reeves refuses to rule out Labour tax rises

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves declines to guarantee no tax increases under Labour, while pledging to scrap non-dom status and impose VAT on private school fees in exclusive economic policy preview.

Labour to give OBR veto power over budgets

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces radical plan to give Office for Budget Responsibility unprecedented veto power over government budgets, marking significant break from Conservative economic approach.

Reeves' £46k tax claim sparks working families fury

Labour's new Chancellor under fire after suggesting typical working families could afford £46,000 in additional taxes, sparking outrage from critics and raising questions about government economic policy.

Reeves Rules Out Income Tax Rise in Budget

Labour's Chancellor Rachel Reeves has firmly rejected raising income tax or National Insurance in her inaugural Budget, pledging tax stability for working families while facing tough spending decisions.

Labour vows no income tax or NI rise in budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves commits to freezing income tax and National Insurance rates in Labour's inaugural budget, ruling out immediate tax increases despite economic pressures.

Reeves rules out major tax rises in Labour budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges no significant tax increases in Labour's inaugural budget, focusing instead on economic growth through planning reforms and infrastructure investment.

Why Labour must tax wealth, not just income

As Labour prepares for government, experts argue that taxing wealth through mansion levies and council tax reforms could be the key to solving Britain's fiscal crisis without punishing ordinary workers.

Labour scraps mansion tax in major policy U-turn

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm Labour has scrapped proposals for a mansion tax on high-value properties, marking a significant shift in the party's economic strategy ahead of the next general election.

Badenoch Obliterates Labour Green Policy in Commons Clash

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers devastating critique of Labour's environmental agenda in heated parliamentary exchange with Green Party deputy leader Zack Polanski, exposing fundamental flaws in opposition policy.

Lucy Powell Leads Labour Deputy Leadership Race

Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell is positioning herself as the leading candidate in Labour's deputy leadership race, creating internal tensions as Keir Starmer's party prepares for potential government.

Labour may break tax pledge over £30bn shortfall

Exclusive: Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces difficult choices as Labour considers abandoning income tax pledge amid £30 billion fiscal shortfall, raising questions about party's economic credibility.

Labour's Brexit Rebellion: Starmer Under Pressure

Sir Keir Starmer confronts mounting pressure from Labour MPs and members to embrace single market membership, exposing deep party divisions over Britain's future relationship with Europe.

Jess Phillips: Starmer government no different to Tories

Labour MP Jess Phillips launches extraordinary attack on her own party's government, accusing Keir Starmer of abandoning promises and failing vulnerable women. Exclusive analysis of the growing rift within Labour.

Labour's electric car tax plans spark outrage

Rachel Reeves' Net Zero strategy faces criticism as plans emerge to tax electric vehicles while cutting purchase incentives, creating confusion over Labour's green agenda.

Starmer's Gaza stance triggers Labour crisis

Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure as his Gaza position creates Labour turmoil, drawing comparisons to John Terry's infamous penalty miss and risking his political credibility.

Labour aides held secret China meetings

Exclusive investigation reveals Labour leader Keir Starmer's inner circle, including former Blair chief of staff Jonathan Powell, engaged in undisclosed meetings with Chinese Communist Party representatives while shadow ministers faced exclusion from sens

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