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Rachel Reeves should be as open as possible about tax rises

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The chancellor ought to take citizens into her confidence as she ponders her Budget choices. Rachel Reeves needs to explain the trade-offs behind the difficult decisions that she is about to make, if she wants people to support them

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025

Voices: For crying out loud: Are you ready for the ‘politics of pain’ about to hit us?

COMMENT: I once accused the PM and his chancellor of being too gloomy, writes John Rentoul. Turns out they were not gloomy enough – and they’ll have to lead the nation through another vale of tears

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Voices: Starmer has been given two black eyes by his party – but here’s how he could fight back

COMMENT: Bruised by his welfare reforms battle, the prime minister is on a hook of his own making. With a little help from Westminster, he can wriggle off, says Andrew Grice

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

These cities offer luxury for less with five-star stays for under £200 a night

Which cities around the world should you be travelling to for luxury on a budget? New research from Hotels.com reveals the most cost-effective destinations to secure a stunning hotel for less

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Voices: Yes, ‘Renewal’ Reeves needs to raise taxes – but how will she pull it off?

COMMENT: The chancellor’s fiscal headroom is already compromised by her commitment to tackle child poverty, writes Sean O’Grady. So she needs luck – and to be more boring than ever – to raise the revenue she desperately needs

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Bessent, House Democrats spar over budget package's debt boost - Roll Call

Democrats questioned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over the effect of Republicans’ “big, beautiful” reconciliation bill on the debt. 

Roll Call · Jun 11, 2025

Rachel Reeves must do more than hope for the best when it comes to paying for Labour’s spending

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The chancellor has to balance the competing demands of ministers in her spending review but must make sure she keeps Britain’s finances on a secure footing

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025

Voices: Rachel Reeves is undermined by a ‘spend now, pay later’ prime minister

COMMENT: John Rentoul says Sir Keir Starmer is guilty of Trussonomics, albeit on a smaller scale, making promises without knowing how to pay for them – hoping that the chancellor can sort it out later

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025

Voices: Are Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer in denial about the ‘T’ word?

COMMENT: In a key speech in Rochdale, the chancellor stuck to Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance for employees and VAT, saying she had ‘absolutely no intention’ of repeating the £40bn tax hike in her first Budget. Her words may well come back to haunt her,…

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

Farmer killed himself the day before Budget ‘to save farm’, son tells inquest

Mr Charlesworth, 78, who went by his middle name Philip, was found dead by his son Jonathan Charlesworth, 47, in a barn on their farm.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025