The Labour Government

[hilts]

Debt control: Austerity is a set of economic policies implemented by a government to control public sector debt. Measures: Austerity measures include a reduction in government spending, an increase in tax revenues, or both, to reduce the budget deficit and avoid a debt crisis.

I would say this would be a fair assessment

 

[Postman Pep]

I hate these cunts

Noble cause eh.

 

[mosssideblue]

The tax burden is rising largely due to the freeze in personal allowances on income tax.

Not new then

 

[Postman Pep]

Ooof

 

[denislawsbackheel]

So red top lie about council tax can be put to bed.
There will be no change to council tax.

 

[mosssideblue]

For the tax rises I foresee Labour going for Fags, booze and fuel as the ones to hit most people

 

[hilts]

For the tax rises I foresee Labour going for Fags, booze and fuel as the ones to hit most people

So the ones that take no account of one's wealth?

 

[mosssideblue]

So the ones that take no account of one's wealth?

No, I think they will target the wealthy

 

[jimharri]

Having their party conference in Liverpool; a smart move. 100% rock solid labour territory. Though I see there were some dissenters there, who were "persuaded" to leave the hall.

 

[Brewster's millions]

Not new then

What difference does that make? Absolutely none and it’s a pretty desperate argument you’re making here.

The tax burden was already rising, and Reeves is set to add to that increase, not reverse it. Quite important that bit, because she’s now Chancellor and could reverse it if she wanted. Meanwhile, significant, new spending cuts have already been announced. She did this after a few weeks in the job.

So I’ll ask the question again, given that you’ve refused to answer it. Why is Reeves saying that they’ll be no return to austerity, when that’s exactly what she’s delivering?