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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.

IFS demolishes Lib Dem £2.5bn tax cut pledge

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey confronts mounting criticism after the Institute for Fiscal Studies dismantles his party's flagship £2.5bn tax cut proposal, revealing significant funding gaps and questioning economic credibility ahead of crucial elec

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.

China spy suspect caught with £4k cash at Heathrow

Exclusive: Labour's election manifesto faces security questions after a defendant in a major China espionage case was intercepted at Heathrow Airport carrying thousands in cash, raising concerns about foreign interference in British politics.

Swinney snubs Sturgeon's book signing at SNP conference

First Minister John Swinney conspicuously absent from Nicola Sturgeon's high-profile book signing event at SNP conference, fueling speculation about growing tensions within the Scottish National Party leadership.

Ex-SNP Treasurer Questioned in Police Fraud Probe

Exclusive: Police investigating SNP finances have interrogated former treasurer Colin Beattie about a mysterious £20,000 cash withdrawal and £600,000 of missing party funds in a major development to the fraud probe.

SNP Conference Explodes Over Independence Demands

First Minister John Swinney confronts major rebellion as SNP activists demand immediate independence action, setting stage for explosive party conference showdown over Scotland's constitutional future.

SNP closes Aberdeen office amid party crisis

John Swinney announces controversial closure of SNP's Aberdeen headquarters as party faces mounting pressure and internal challenges following leadership transition.

Badenoch's Tax Cut Vision Dominates Tory Conference

Conservative Party Conference 2025 kicks off with Kemi Badenoch's rallying cry for economic growth, tax reductions, and party unity as Tories gather in Manchester to reshape their political agenda.

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