The Tories’ plan to make the rich richer
The mini-Budget slashes taxes for top earners in a bid to boost economic growth.
Rachel Cunliffe
Rachel Cunliffe is the senior associate editor of the New Statesman. She writes on politics and culture, conducts interviews, and is a regular contributor to the New Statesman Podcast.
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