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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kate Devlin

Labour’s new deputy leader warns Rachel Reeves not to break manifesto pledge and raise taxes

Labour’s new deputy leader Lucy Powell has warned Rachel Reeves not to break her manifesto pledges and raise taxes, saying voters have to be able to “trust” the government.

After both the chancellor and the prime minister refused to repeat the promise not to hike income tax, national insurance or VAT, Ms Powell said there was “no question” the party should keep its pledges.

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