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May 2018

34m 9s

NS#269: Brexit Chills and Thrills

The New Statesman

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Middle earners targeted by budget

<p>While many on the left were calling for a wealth tax, yesterday the Chancellor delivered a smorgasbord of stealth taxes.</p><br><p>How will this platter of sneaky revenue streams boost the government’s finances? And what does it mean in the longterm, economically, for the coun ... Show More

Rachel Reeves’ tax-heavy budget

<p>Tax in Britain will rise to an all-time high following Rachel Reeves’ budget.</p><br><p>The Chancellor has unveiled her latest budget. She’s promised to remove the two-child benefit cap, freeze income tax brackets and introduce a new mansion tax.</p><p>Labour deny they are bre ... Show More

Rachel Reeves must climb out of a massive hole

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