Ex-MP Critiques Labour's Manifesto Tax Pledge
Former Labour MP Tony Wright argues manifesto pledges are not binding contracts. He says good government requires flexibility to adapt to changing economic circumstances. Read the full analysis.
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Starmer Binds Himself to Chancellor Reeves Amid Budget Fallout
Keir Starmer defends Rachel Reeves, revealing he considered an income tax manifesto breach. Analysis shows the budget was driven by political survival, not ambition. Read the full story.
Majority of voters demand Chancellor resign over Budget
Exclusive polling reveals a majority of UK voters believe Chancellor Rachel Reeves broke Labour's manifesto and should resign over her controversial Budget. Read the full verdict.
Cartoonist Rowson Targets Labour's Workers' Rights Shift
Acclaimed cartoonist Martin Rowson delivers scathing visual commentary on Labour's controversial workers' rights manifesto changes. Discover the artistic protest.
Labour's £26bn budget sparks manifesto breach accusations
Keir Starmer's government faces backlash after £26bn budget U-turns on employment rights pledge. Analysis reveals manifesto breaches and growing discontent among Labour backbenchers.
Labour defends tax threshold freeze and benefit cap scrap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to justify income tax threshold freeze raising £8bn, while PM condemns two-child benefit limit as a 'moral failure'. Read the latest budget analysis.
No Scottish income tax rises, Swinney vows
First Minister John Swinney commits to no new income tax rates or bands in Scotland's next budget. Discover the political fallout and what it means for taxpayers.
Labour tax pledge costs millions of workers
A new report reveals how sticking to Labour's manifesto tax promise has financially hurt low and middle earners. Discover the full analysis and what it means for future budgets.
Reeves accused of breaking tax pledge in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends her Budget after accusations she broke a manifesto promise not to raise taxes. Read the full analysis and have your say.
Reeves' Tax Threshold Freeze Sparks Manifesto Promise Row
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of breaking Labour's tax promises after freezing income tax thresholds. Discover the truth behind the budget controversy.
Reeves' Budget Faces Voter Backlash Warning
Former cabinet secretary Simon Case warns voters may abandon centrist parties if Rachel Reeves' budget fails to address UK's deep-rooted economic problems. Read the full analysis.
Starmer faces budget storm as tax pledges questioned
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronts growing political turmoil as he prepares for a tax-raising budget that may break manifesto promises. Analysis reveals fading public support.
Starmer refuses to rule out manifesto-breaking tax rises
PM Sir Keir Starmer repeatedly declines to rule out tax hikes breaking Labour's manifesto pledge ahead of the budget. Read the full details and analysis.
Reeves urged to raise income tax, polls show
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is urged to raise income tax as voters already believe she broke her pledge. New polling reveals public prefers better services over manifesto promises.
Starmer won't rule out extending tax threshold freeze
Sir Keir Starmer refuses to rule out extending the income tax threshold freeze, a move that could see Britons pay more tax. Read the latest budget speculation.
Starmer's leadership crisis deepens as Labour MPs rebel
Keir Starmer faces mounting discontent from Labour MPs over his directionless leadership and controversial refugee policies. With party discipline crumbling, could a leadership challenge be imminent?
Labour's chaotic first year shatters competence expectations
John Crace reflects on how Labour's first year in power defied predictions of stable governance, revealing unexpected chaos and political missteps that continue to dominate Westminster.
Labour's Public Service Reforms Lack Strategy
A damning Institute for Government report reveals Keir Starmer's government entered office without a clear plan for public service reform, leading to chaotic policymaking and minimal progress.
Labour's leadership crisis threatens Starmer's authority
Keir Starmer's government faces internal turmoil as anonymous briefings against potential leadership challengers expose deep divisions. Readers express despair over Labour's failure to address national crises.
Starmer Demands Cabinet Unity After Turbulent Week
PM Keir Starmer pleads for government to unite after budget leaks and leadership speculation. He vows to fight next election as Labour leader amid party turmoil.
Tories: Labour's tax freeze breaks manifesto pledge
Conservatives accuse Labour of breaching election promises with stealth tax freeze extension to fund benefits. Discover how this affects working families.
Labour leadership crisis deepens as polls plummet
Keir Starmer's government faces internal turmoil as support plummets to 18%, trailing Reform UK. Analysis of Labour's challenges and achievements 16 months into power.
Starmer pledges to lead Labour despite polling crisis
Sir Keir Starmer insists he will remain as Labour leader despite polls showing only a third of 2024 voters want him to contest next election. Budget and local elections loom.
Labour MPs rebel against Starmer's asylum crackdown
Keir Starmer faces major internal rebellion as Labour MPs condemn hardline asylum measures including child deportations and asset seizures. Significant party divisions exposed.
Labour leadership crisis deepens as Starmer struggles
Keir Starmer faces leadership challenge as Labour government confronts £30bn budget black hole and internal rebellion. Can the PM survive?
Rayner condemns Labour infighting, calls for unity
Angela Rayner breaks silence on Labour turmoil, calling party infighting 'arrogant tittle-tattle' while not ruling out future leadership bid. Shabana Mahmood describes week as 'mortifying'.
Labour MPs fear election wipeout amid leadership crisis
Labour MPs predict catastrophic local election results as leadership turmoil deepens. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces career crisis after budget U-turn. Read the latest political analysis.
Two arrested over sex noise prank in Commons
Police arrest two men after a mobile phone was found hidden in the House of Commons chamber, intended to disrupt PMQs with sex noises. Discover the security breach details.
Labour abandons income tax rise for stealth taxes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves retreats from income tax increases, opting for stealth taxes in November budget. Analysis of Labour's broken manifesto pledge and its impact on tax fairness.
Youth unemployment crisis deepens with 15.3% rate
Youth unemployment surges to 15.3% as under-25s bear brunt of job losses. David Blunkett warns of 'lost generation' as government faces pressure ahead of autumn budget.
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