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Published in Politics and Government on Wednesday, November 27th 2024 at 5:40 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • The Chancellor's chicanery boils down to a simple case of Labour wanting that which you'd rather not hand over.

Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor for the Labour Party, has been accused by the Conservative Party of misleading the public about Labour's financial plans. The controversy stems from a claim by Labour that they have identified £2.5 billion in savings from reducing tax avoidance and evasion, which they intend to use to fund their policies. However, the Conservative Party, through their deputy chairman Lee Anderson, has criticized these claims, arguing that the figures are unrealistic and that Reeves is not being transparent about how these savings would be achieved. Anderson highlighted that the government already has measures in place to tackle tax evasion, suggesting that Labour's additional savings are improbable. This dispute comes amidst broader political debates as both parties prepare for upcoming elections, with Labour attempting to present itself as fiscally responsible while the Conservatives aim to undermine their economic credibility.

Read the Full Daily Express Article at [ https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1981325/rachel-reeves-labour-party-cash ]

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