With the Autumn budget looming, the government has some tough decisions to make. Rachel Reeves has to find a predicted £30bn in extra revenue to meet her self-imposed fiscal rules.
But as part of its manifesto pledges, Labour promised not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT.
And after a crushing defeat in Wales last week, what can the government actually get away with without angering the public further?
Anoosh Chakelian is joined by polling analyst Steve Akehurst.
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