Labour in A Weak Position

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:26:21 +0000

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Tories say Chancellor Rachel Reeves should apologise if she increases taxes in the Budget. Kemi Badenoch called her a “coward” for refusing to admit it.

Reeves is expected to announce major tax rises on Wednesday to help fix a £20bn gap. Extending the freeze on income tax thresholds could pull nearly a million low earners into paying more, which Badenoch says breaks Labour’s promise not to tax “working people.”

Meanwhile, some MPs warn that scrapping the two-child benefit cap would mainly benefit foreign-born families. The government says it may tighten benefit rules for migrants, while Labour argues the Tories have no credibility after damaging the economy.

Alex Phillips speaks with Shadow Chancellor, Sir Mel Stride.

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