Britain's Fed Up: Rachel Reeves and Labour's Relentless Tax-and-Spend Betrayal of Workers

No, Chancellor

Just last year, Rachel Reeves assured us she “didn’t enter politics to impose taxes on working individuals.”

However, in the 16 months since she assumed office, nearly 80 years ago — and in just 23 days, she will be returning for even more in her second term.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves last year assured us she ‘didn’t enter politics to impose taxes on working individuals’Credit: Alamy

New alarming statistics today indicate that the average family will contribute a staggering £571,740 of their lifetime earnings to the Treasury in taxes.

Yet, that’s STILL insufficient to cover the

She has not dismissed the possibility of increasing taxes, VAT, or other charges, which would breach her manifesto commitment.

Additionally, she is considering plans to double council tax for over a million high-value properties.

This would heavily impact pensioners who have saved for their retirement in the homes they purchased during their working years, as well as hard-working families already stretched thin and heavily taxed.

With 6.2 million individuals on , 1.3 million waiting for social housing, stagnant wages, and rising costs, taxpayers will justifiably question what they receive in return for their contributions.

Any further burden on diligent workers and wealth creators must be balanced with actions to reduce the deficit, address waste, and restore common sense to public spending.

The Chancellor must demonstrate more generosity and less extraction to disgruntled taxpayers.

Earn Handouts

UNEMPLOYMENT benefits were established over a century ago as a safety net for those who have lost their jobs.

They are intended to be a temporary relief against hardship — not a continuous handout for those who choose not to work.

The Work and Pensions Secretary deserves commendation for reforming the system to provide larger payments to those who have lost their jobs compared to those who have never engaged in a day of hard work.

This demonstrates his commitment to getting millions off benefits and into employment.

There is still much more to accomplish, including reforming sickness benefits.
But it’s a promising start.

Punch Drunk

THE cost of Christmas cheer is escalating faster than ever this year.

for their favorite festive beverages.

Let’s hope the Chancellor doesn’t further dampen our celebrations by increasing duty in her Budget.

The only welcome squeeze this Christmas will be on the lemon in our gin and tonic.