Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of being a Leader in Name Only after No 10 sources told The Mail on Sunday the PM was being ‘bullied’ by the Treasury into introducing a mansion tax in the Budget. According to the source, the premier was opposed to introducing the measure, out of concerns it would generate negativeContinue reading “POLL OF THE DAY”
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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”
More Pensioners Will Get Fuel Payments This Winter
Labour’s U-turn on fuel payments will happen in time for more pensioners to benefit this winter, it was announced – but not all retirees will have the handouts restored. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said this morning that planned changes to the means-testing of winter fuel payments would be in place ahead of the colder months. ‘More people willContinue reading “More Pensioners Will Get Fuel Payments This Winter”
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