3 articles
• via The Telegraph
Rachel Reeves's Budget adds £15 billion to benefits through reversals and inflation-linked rises, funded by middle-class tax hikes that breach manifesto promises. This cross-party pattern exposes unchecked spending growth and political pressures overriding economic prudence.
• via The Telegraph
Rachel Reeves's chaotic Budget buildup has driven retail sales down 1.1% and business confidence into contraction, exposing fiscal rules that prioritize uncertain projections over economic stability. This pattern of volatility across governments deepens UK's debt trap.
• via BBC News
As the UK grapples with soaring borrowing costs and fiscal pressures, the gap between political promises and economic realities has never been more pronounced. Rachel Reeves is now faced with the challenge of reconciling these conflicting demands. This analysis delves into the implications for Labour's agenda and the broader political landscape.