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Can either Labour or Reform afford to break their tax promises?

Can either Labour or Reform afford to break their tax promises?

Update: 2025-11-05

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An early morning speech from the chancellor to pledge fiscal stability and flag tax rises, while the main challenger for Downing Street overturns his party's fiscal platform. The team discuss the fix Rachel Reeves is in and whether Nigel Farage is now choosing to play by the rules of mainstream politics. Plus: Dick Cheney's role as Veep.

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Can either Labour or Reform afford to break their tax promises?

Can either Labour or Reform afford to break their tax promises?