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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Unions warn Reeves they could abandon Labour if she ‘panders to the right’ with more welfare cuts

Rachel Reeves has warned that she could trigger Labour’s biggest donors to disaffiliate from the party if she continues to “pander to the right” in the Budget.

The warning from a trade union boss comes as the chancellor gave an interview to Bloomberg TV, confirming that she is pushing for more spending cuts, including on welfare.

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