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Britain is better off without the do-nothing rich.
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Britain is better off without the do-nothing rich.
ByRachel Reeves has been left over-reliant on raising money from the wealthiest.
BySome combination of tax rises or spending cuts is likely to be necessary by the autumn.
ByDonald Trump’s tariffs give the Prime Minister the political space to re-examine his government’s fiscal rules and Britain’s relationship with…
ByWe can’t spend more without taxing more and we can’t tax less without spending less.
ByDan Neidle’s Radio 4 show Untaxing reveals how our system is failing us – through the parable of Jaffa Cakes.
ByThe world has changed, and policy must change with it.
ByIt wouldn’t be straightforward, but such a measure is possible.
ByThe tax is more progressive than its reputation suggests.
ByTheir campaign became the tool of cynical politicians.
ByThis march could be the first stirring of a populist rebellion against the government.
ByRachel Reeves is increasing taxes, investment and regulation in pursuit of a different economic model.
ByThe biggest revenue-raising item in the Budget will be paid for by employees.
ByIf public services fail to improve, the government will be politically vulnerable.
ByThe Budget will be used to cast the next Conservative leader as a threat to public services.
ByLabour has the political freedom to make unpopular decisions.
ByAlso this week: The far right’s rabid dogs, and Labour vs my garden trowel.
ByBoth Labour and the Conservatives are being disingenuous on spending. They must reckon with the choices facing the country.
ByThe shadow chancellor is being careful to keep her options open on capital gains and new council tax bands.
ByTo capitalise on the Conservative collapse, Davey knows he must impose “iron discipline” on his ranks.
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