UK: Reeves Drops No-Tax-Rise Pledge at Party Conference

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Above: Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves on Sept. 29, 2025 in Liverpool, England. Image copyright: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

The Spin

Left narrative

Economic circumstances beyond government control demand breaking outdated manifesto pledges on major taxes. Reversing Conservative tax cuts would raise over 10 billion pounds annually, while wealth taxes on the super-rich offer a fair solution. Ripping off the plaster now may be a tough political blow, but it will help secure a prosperous future for Britain.

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Right narrative

Reeves's admission of tax rises is unsurprising given her consistent record of economic mismanagement. Her 25 billion pound employer tax raid and minimum wage hikes sent food inflation past 5 percent and eliminated 150,000 jobs. Empty promises and commitment to a "secure economy" cannot hide the economic damage Labour continues to inflict.

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