Promise or Politics? Rachel Reeves’ Pledge on Tax, Tory Troubles, and the Countdown to the Budget

Is Rachel Reeves Going Back on Her Word?

Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 07:33, UK

Sky News' assistant political editor Sam Coates, along with Politico's Jack Blanchard, provides a concise daily briefing on the upcoming political events, all in less than 20 minutes.

As we approach the fall budget, set to be unveiled in just over two weeks, speculation is mounting about potential changes to national insurance. There is debate over whether an increase in this tax for businesses would constitute a breach of a Labour Party campaign promise.

What does the future hold for the Conservative Party, following political analyst Sir John Curtice's opinion that neither Robert Jenrick nor Kemi Badenoch will be able to boost the party's standing in the polls?

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