4 h. ago Brexit, Trump, Covid, the Tories: All the things Rachel Reeves blamed for breaking Labour's promise not to put up your taxes... and the one person she didn't!

The Chancellor refused to recommit to Labour 's manifesto promise not to increase income tax, National Insurance or VAT.

Politics

67 h. ago If you're on £46,000 you're in Reeves' sights: Chancellor vowed not to raise tax for 'working people' but wouldn't say what that meant...now we know

The Tories have seized on claims by Whitehall sources that Rachel Reeves is targeting workers earning £46,000 a year or more to fill a £40 billion hole in the public finances.

Economics

68 h. ago RUTH SUNDERLAND: Labour's typically resentful attack on the aspirational middle

Having wriggled on the hook for more than a year over her definition of a 'working person', after promising not to raise taxes for such people, finally, she has an answer.

Events

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves apologises for London rental rules breach as Tories demand she is sacked

Chancellor admits she did not obtain the required ‘selective’ rental licence for her East Dulwich home when she moved into No 11 Downing Street

Politics

5 d. ago Reeves could raise income tax by 2p: Starmer lays the ground for tax raid as Tories insist Chancellor must be sacked if she breaks election vow

During Prime Minister's Questions yesterday, Sir Keir failed to repeat his mantra that the promise made to voters at last year's election still 'stands'.

Politics

2 w. ago Is ANY of it your fault, Rachel? Reeves blames Brexit, austerity, Farage and the Tories as she admits tax rises and spending cuts ARE coming in the Budget

Rachel Reeves tried to slough off responsibility as she gave the clearest indication yet that more pain is coming in the Budget.

Economics