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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
World - Financial Times - October 31
UK Labour’s Budget borrows big, taxes more

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £40bn tax increase and a sharp rise in borrowing
World - Financial Times - October 31
Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages

Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.
Top stories - BBC News - October 31
Bill Gates criticises Budget cut to overseas aid

Hidden in the Budget was a decision not to renew a Tory-era £2.5bn top-up to the UK's overseas aid budget.
Top stories - BBC News - October 31
'This catastrophic Budget will put up pint prices'

Hiking the amount employers pay in National Insurance, coupled with other cost rises, has sparked fury from businesses.
Top stories - BBC News - October 31

Did Labour mislead UK public ahead of Budget?