75 m. ago 'It's not dangerous' to talk about Brexit and undoing economic harm of quitting EU, says Rachel Reeves

Labour had shied away from mentioning the B-word before the 2024 general election for fear of alienating voters in the so-called ‘Red Wall’

Economics

2 h. ago It's not me, it's Brexit! Rachel Reeves blames 'cost' of leaving the EU for Britain's inflation woe as she claims UK can reap 'huge benefits' from moving back closer to Brussels

The Chancellor admitted that inflation was 'too high' but said this was partly due to Britain officially severing ties with the EU almost six years ago.

Economics

2 h. ago 'It's not dangerous' to talk about Brexit changes to undo economic harm of quitting EU, says Rachel Reeves

Labour had shied away from mentioning the B-word before the 2024 general election for fear of alienating voters in the so-called ‘Red Wall’

Economics

6 d. ago Nothing else has worked – so Starmer and Reeves are finally telling the truth about Brexit | Rafael Behr

It is the right way to go: leaving the EU has been a disaster. But refusing to admit it has cost Labour precious time and credibilityThe UK government is trying out a new Brexit stance, not to be mistaken for a change in policy. The shift is tonal.Previously, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves talked about Britain’s detachment from the rest of Europe as a feature of the natural landscape, awkward to navigate perhaps, but nobody’s fault. Now they are prepared to say it is an affliction.Rafael Behr is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Brexit has made UK economy and productivity ‘weaker’ than thought, says Reeves

The expected downgrade of the OBR’s previous assumptions is likely to make filling a black hole in her Budget even harder.

Politics

7 d. ago Here comes my Budget... and you're not going to like it! Rachel Reeves braces Brits for more tax misery as she blames Brexit

Rachel Reeves admitted the economy is 'not working as it should' and she does not 'like' the situation as government borrowing hit a new post-Covid high.

Economics

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves tells business leaders Brexit is to blame for UK economic woe as fears mount over Budget raids on 'wealth' and pensions after borrowing hits new high

The Chancellor admitted the economy is 'not working as it should' as government borrowing hit a new high, but denied it was 'broken'.

Economics

7 d. ago Brexit had bigger impact on UK economy than critics predicted, Rachel Reeves says

Brexit ‘needlessly’ added costs to UK businesses, Rachel Reeves said, arguing ministers are now ‘unashamedly rebuilding our relations with the European Union’

Politics

7 d. ago Britain is suddenly pining for closer ties with the EU. It’s more likely to get the cold shoulder | Anand Menon

Labour now wants to use the damage from Brexit to combat the threat of Nigel Farage, but the union has bigger fish to fryA palpable sense of urgency has emerged in the UK’s approach to relations with the European Union. Ministers are beginning to sound enthusiastic, impatient even. The chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has even pointed to Brexit as a major cause of the country’s economic travails. You might think that this bodes well for prospects of improved UK-EU relations. But – and here’s the rub – enthusiasm on one side is not enough to drive substantive progress.In opposition, Labour shadow ministers and spokespeople were understandably reluctant to add flesh to the bones of their intention to “reset” relations with the EU. More detail was provided at the summit in May this year, as the two sides not only signed off a long-term deal on fisheries but declared their intention to negotiate further agreements covering agrifoods, energy and defence.Anand Menon is director...

Politics

1 week ago Higher taxes for the wealthy will be ‘part of the story’, says Reeves ahead of Budget

The chancellor has confirmed that tax rises for the wealthy will be ‘part of the story’ as she seeks to fill a £50m financial blackhole

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves gives tax rises and cuts update and blames Brexit

Chancellor said 'of course, we’re looking at tax and spending' in new interview before November 26 Budget

Politics

1 week 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

4 w. ago Brexit to blame for Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes, Labour MP claims

A Labour MP has said ‘not a single tax’ would have had to increase if Britain had not left the EU

Politics