Badenoch's win and Labour's big Budget mean we now have sharper left right divide

Badenoch's win and Labour's big Budget mean we now have sharper left-right divide

With the government announcing big spending and tax, the differences between the two main parties feel sharper, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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The government is operating in an unforgiving time and lacks capital with voters. It will be crucial to address that . Rachel Reeves is the third Labour chancellor of the exchequer to be an MP in ...

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Key measures on tax, investments, pensions and property

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Labour challenges Badenoch to back billions for public services and tax rises

Rachel Reeves throws down budget gauntlet to new Tory chief as party’s first black leader is congratulated on win. Labour has thrown down an immediate challenge to the new Tory leader, Kemi ...

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How the Budget will affect you and your money

The chancellor has delivered a packed Budget, so here's how it affects you and your money.

What the UK Budget means for green growth

Government’s fiscal statement spooked bond market but cheered green groups

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Kemi Badenoch wins Conservative party leadership race

Former business secretary takes 57 per cent of the vote to beat Robert Jenrick and become party’s first Black leader

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Reeves embarks on Budget that will define Labour government

Prime minister and chancellor aim to convey sense of joint purpose ahead of long-awaited fiscal event on Wednesday

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UK Budget: What to Know Before Labour’s Announcement

The new Labour Party government said it had inherited a challenging financial position and warned of tax increases and spending cuts when it reveals its budget this week.

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Britain’s Labour Budget: bold ambition, uncertain prospects

Rachel Reeves must now deliver on her investment plans, or taxes will rise even further

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Did Labour mislead UK public ahead of Budget?

Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising measures come after she pledged not to be a levy-hiking chancellor

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Labour budget sets the scene for 2026 Holyrood election

The devolved Scottish government will have had an extra £3.4bn to spend - including more money than SNP ministers anticipated for public building projects.

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