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‘Time for radical thinking’: What’s the bigger picture behind Reeves’ dramatic benefit cuts?

‘Time for radical thinking’: What’s the bigger picture behind Reeves’ dramatic benefit cuts?
Millions will be made worse off by the government’s benefits cuts. But the ramifications of Rachel Reeves’ spring statement could be even wider
How building a healthier society will get Rachel Reeves out of a bind

How building a healthier society will get Rachel Reeves out of a bind
Laurie Lee explains how the government can spend smarter to boost public services and the Treasury coffers
Could Rachel Reeves have introduced a wealth tax instead of benefit cuts? Economists say yes

Could Rachel Reeves have introduced a wealth tax instead of benefit cuts? Economists say yes
Economists told Big Issue that a wealth tax could generate as much as £24 billion a year – five times the £4.8bn Rachel Reeves expects to save from welfare cuts annually
Doubt cast on Rachel Reeves’ claim Labour will be in ‘touching distance’ of building 1.5 million homes
Doubt cast on Rachel Reeves’ claim Labour will be in ‘touching distance’ of building 1.5 million homes
‘Welfare not warfare’: Disabled people hold Downing Street protest over Spring Statement benefit cuts
‘Welfare not warfare’: Disabled people hold Downing Street protest over Spring Statement benefit cuts
Benefit cuts and big housebuilding promises: What Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement means for you

Benefit cuts and big housebuilding promises: What Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement means for you
Labour pledge £2bn for social housing ahead of Spring Statement: ‘We are fixing the housing crisis’

Labour pledge £2bn for social housing ahead of Spring Statement: ‘We are fixing the housing crisis’
Big UK businesses are slashing thousands of jobs. Just how much trouble are we in?

Big UK businesses are slashing thousands of jobs. Just how much trouble are we in?
Why Rachel Reeves’ reservoir plans are ‘far from a solution to UK’s water challenges’

Why Rachel Reeves’ reservoir plans are ‘far from a solution to UK’s water challenges’
MPs and voters agree that there is a housing crisis – but they’re split on how to solve it

MPs and voters agree that there is a housing crisis – but they’re split on how to solve it
Brian and Maggie shows Rachel Reeves is taking the wrong lessons from Margaret Thatcher

Brian and Maggie shows Rachel Reeves is taking the wrong lessons from Margaret Thatcher
Rachel Reeves sets Labour on collision course with environmentalists over ‘bats and newts’

Rachel Reeves sets Labour on collision course with environmentalists over ‘bats and newts’
‘Dystopian’: Rachel Reeves backs third Heathrow runway. What will it mean for the planet?

‘Dystopian’: Rachel Reeves backs third Heathrow runway. What will it mean for the planet?
Will bond market turmoil lead to spending cuts, higher taxes and austerity? Here’s what you need to know

Will bond market turmoil lead to spending cuts, higher taxes and austerity? Here’s what you need to know
What would you buy Keir Starmer for Christmas? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians

What would you buy Keir Starmer for Christmas? Here’s Matt Chorley’s gift guide for politicians
Unemployment has risen while pay growth slows as experts warn of ‘cooling’ jobs market

Unemployment has risen while pay growth slows as experts warn of ‘cooling’ jobs market
Lord John Bird reacts to Labour’s first budget in 14 years

Lord John Bird reacts to Labour’s first budget in 14 years
‘It could have been from Gordon Brown’: Experts weigh in on how radical Labour’s budget really is

‘It could have been from Gordon Brown’: Experts weigh in on how radical Labour’s budget really is
A penny off pints and higher wages: What Rachel Reeves’ budget means for you and your bank account

A penny off pints and higher wages: What Rachel Reeves’ budget means for you and your bank account
Pay boost for millions as Labour raises minimum wage to £12.21 an hour – but is it enough?

Pay boost for millions as Labour raises minimum wage to £12.21 an hour – but is it enough?
‘We want a society that works for everyone’: These millionaires want Rachel Reeves to tax them more

‘We want a society that works for everyone’: These millionaires want Rachel Reeves to tax them more
This budget must ensure everyone has enough income to meet the basic needs of life

This budget must ensure everyone has enough income to meet the basic needs of life
Wealth is increasingly in the hands of winners. It’s why Labour must introduce a wealth tax

Wealth is increasingly in the hands of winners. It’s why Labour must introduce a wealth tax
Real change or austerity 2.0? Here’s how Labour can deliver a budget that works for everyone

Real change or austerity 2.0? Here’s how Labour can deliver a budget that works for everyone
Rachel Reeves wants first-time buyers in London to pay £6,000 more. It’s a punishment for the young
