Lucy Powell Says ‘No Tax Rises’ — But Will Labour Stick to It?

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bbc news reports that labour’s new deputy leader lucy powell says the party must stand by its manifesto pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance, or vat.

but with chancellor rachel reeves under pressure to find up to £30 billion in new revenue for her budget, can labour really keep that promise? 🤔

powell also called for the two-child benefit cap to be scrapped “in full,” warning it pushes 40,000 children into poverty every year.

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Date: November 9, 2025

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