Just raise tax
Rachel Reeves cannot tweak her way out of this crisis. The system must be torn down.
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Let the non-doms leave
Britain is better off without the do-nothing rich.
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How Labour became trapped on tax
Rachel Reeves has been left over-reliant on raising money from the wealthiest.
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Rachel Reeves’ fiscal headache is getting bigger
Some combination of tax rises or spending cuts is likely to be necessary by the autumn.
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Keir Starmer’s opportunity in crisis
Donald Trump’s tariffs give the Prime Minister the political space to re-examine his government’s fiscal rules and Britain’s relationship with…
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Don’t blame the OBR for Britain’s economic woes
We can’t spend more without taxing more and we can’t tax less without spending less.
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Tax doesn’t have to be boring
Dan Neidle’s Radio 4 show Untaxing reveals how our system is failing us – through the parable of Jaffa Cakes.
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Labour’s tax illusion
The world has changed, and policy must change with it.
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Would a wealth tax work?
It wouldn’t be straightforward, but such a measure is possible.
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Why Labour should learn to love VAT
The tax is more progressive than its reputation suggests.
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The Waspi women were lied to
Their campaign became the tool of cynical politicians.
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The farmers’ revolt is coming for Labour
This march could be the first stirring of a populist rebellion against the government.
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The UK has moved closer to European social democracy
Rachel Reeves is increasing taxes, investment and regulation in pursuit of a different economic model.
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Labour has imposed a £19.5bn stealth tax
The biggest revenue-raising item in the Budget will be paid for by employees.
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Will Labour pay for its inconsistency on tax and spend?
If public services fail to improve, the government will be politically vulnerable.
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Labour has laid a trap for the Tories
The Budget will be used to cast the next Conservative leader as a threat to public services.
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How to raise taxes
Labour has the political freedom to make unpopular decisions.
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As the campaign draws to an end, it’s time to lay down my pen
Also this week: The far right’s rabid dogs, and Labour vs my garden trowel.
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A conspiracy of silence
Both Labour and the Conservatives are being disingenuous on spending. They must reckon with the choices facing the country.
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Is Rachel Reeves hiding her real tax plans?
The shadow chancellor is being careful to keep her options open on capital gains and new council tax bands.
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