‘Rachel Reeves is boxing herself in with tax promises,’ says Mel Stride

Former Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride branded Rachel Reeves’ promise of no further tax rises as “foolhardy”, warning the Chancellor has “boxed herself in” with the pledge.

Speaking at the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) conference earlier this week, Reeves insisted she was “not going to have to come back for more” taxes after pushing the burden on Britons to what is believed to be the highest level ever.

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