Rachel Reeves 'must resign' if she slaps pensioners with £8bn betrayal
# Rachel Reeves 'must resign' if she slaps pensioners with £8bn betrayal
Sir Mel Stride has asserted that should Rachel Reeves impose an £8 billion tax increase on pensioners, it would not only breach a pivotal manifesto commitment but also jeopardize Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
Recent statements from Sir Mel highlighted the severe implications of raising taxes during the upcoming Budget. He remarked, “I think if she puts taxes up in this Budget, having said that she wouldn't and given the mess she's created, she should step down.” This critique comes as a response to concerns that her actions may betray assurances made to the British public regarding fiscal policy.
Reeves had previously assured that she would "not increase taxes on working people." This commitment, made last November, is now under scrutiny as announcements about tax increases loom. Sir Mel's warning reflects broader fears within the party about a potential backtrack on financial promises, indicating that failure to honor these pledges could spell trouble for Starmer’s tenure as leader.
The ongoing discourse suggests a heightened tension within the Labour Party surrounding fiscal discipline and public trust, raising questions about the future political landscape if the proposed measures are enacted.