Rachel Reeves encountered enraged calls to resign last night after being accused of ‘lying’ to the nation in the run-up to the Budget. The Chancellor was informed months ago that there was no gap in the public finances, the fiscal watchdog disclosed Wednesday in an unusual step. But even before her announcement on Wednesday, Ms Reeves hadContinue reading “Should Rachel Reeves Resign?”
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Misery Smorgasbord
Kemi Badenoch criticised Rachel Reeves as the ‘country’s worst Chancellor’ for the chaotic recent Budget, and the Conservative leader criticised the Chancellor’s handling of leaks and U-turns in a strong Commons performance. Ms Badenoch criticised Labour’s economic plan, labelling it a ‘Budget for Benefit Street’ due to increased taxes on houses, cars, and pensions. ToContinue reading “Misery Smorgasbord”
Anger As Sir Keir Starmer To Approve Chinese Mega-Embassy
Keir Starmer was accused of ‘kowtowing’ to China as he is poised to approve its ‘mega’ embassy. It is understood that the Prime Minister will announce a decision next month despite warnings over national security. It comes in the same week as MI5 cautioned MPs about a security threat from Chinese spies aiming to penetrate Parliament. Reports that Sir KeirContinue reading “Anger As Sir Keir Starmer To Approve Chinese Mega-Embassy”
In France, Rachel Reeves’ Pay-Per-Mile Plan Will Tax British Motorists
British drivers travelling abroad will be effectively taxed twice under Rachel Reeves’ new pay-per-mile scheme. The Chancellor is expected to announce a new levy for electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the upcoming budget. I believed the idea of introducing electric vehicles was so that they would be more environmentally friendly, but now she wants to taxContinue reading “In France, Rachel Reeves’ Pay-Per-Mile Plan Will Tax British Motorists”
Reeves Wants Unemployed Young People To Lose Their Benefits If They Refuse To Take A Job
Rachel Reeves is set to announce that tens of thousands of out-of-work young people could be stripped of their benefits if they refuse to take a job. The Chancellor will pledge to ‘abolish’ long-term youth unemployment by securing paid employment for those aged 18 to 21 who have been on Universal Credit for 18 months without earning orContinue reading “Reeves Wants Unemployed Young People To Lose Their Benefits If They Refuse To Take A Job”
Keir Starmer Confirms: ‘It’s My Decision’ Angela Rayner Braces For Sack
If a standards inquiry reveals that Angela Rayner violated the ministerial code by failing to pay property taxes on her flat, Sir Keir Starmer has said that he is ready to fire her. On Thursday, Sir Keir admitted that the decision “falls on him” to axe Ms Rayner if the ethics probe rules she breachedContinue reading “Keir Starmer Confirms: ‘It’s My Decision’ Angela Rayner Braces For Sack”
Keir Starmer Sidelines Rachel Reeves
Keir Starmer sidelined Rachel Reeves as he strengthened his hold on economic policy through a significant reorganisation of the government. The Prime Minister recruited the Chancellor’s deputy and senior tax adviser to join his staff, and he appointed his own economic expert as a sign that he intends to oversee the autumn budget personally. TheContinue reading “Keir Starmer Sidelines Rachel Reeves”
Rachel Reeves’ Plan To Raise Landfill Tax
Rachel Reeves plans to increase landfill tax, which could slap £24,000 onto the cost of new-build homes, which will have a new impact on struggling first-time buyers. Industry chiefs fear the Chancellor’s ‘insane’ proposal could see a 36-fold increase to the levy, causing construction costs to soar. Critics have even claimed the ‘development killer’ schemeContinue reading “Rachel Reeves’ Plan To Raise Landfill Tax”
Week-Long Strike Could Halt Tube Network
When Tube employees go on strike for seven days next month, commuters are bracing for transport disruption. In a disagreement over wages and working conditions, London Underground employees will go on strike several times next month, according to the RMT union. The workers will start the week-long strike on Friday, September 5. The union saidContinue reading “Week-Long Strike Could Halt Tube Network”
Britain’s Debt Soars Under Labour
Britain’s national debt skyrocketed by an eye-watering £186 billion during Labour’s first year in power, an analysis has shown. From the end of July 2024 to the end of last month, the UK’s national debt increased from £2.53 trillion to £2.71 trillion, according to an analysis of official figures. It means the Labour Government put BritainContinue reading “Britain’s Debt Soars Under Labour”
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