Chancellor pledges to 'fix' economy - as expert says 'black hole' matches Tory tax cuts
Friday, 26 July 2024 () Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to "fix" the "mess" the Conservative government left in the economy, amid reports of a £20bn "black hole" in the public finances.
Rachel Reeves will echo one of the great cameos in cinema history on Monday, when she updates Parliament on the findings of a Treasury audit of the public.. Sky News
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has described a planned average 21% increase to water bills as a “bitter pill” for consumers amid the sewage pollution scandal and cost-of-living crisis. Household water bills in England and Wales are to rise by an average £19 a year over the next five years. Rachel Reeves promised the Government will “get a grip” on the water sector. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a plan to grow the economy, including building new housing and infrastructure. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mel Stride has become the fourth Conservative MP to announce they are joining the race for the party’s leadership. Mr Stride, the MP for Central Devon, said he believed he was the right person to “unite the party”. The former work and pensions secretary retained his seat by just 61 votes at the General Election. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has said he is prepared to leave the European Convention on Human Rights if it "doesn't serve our interests". Sky News
Friday, 26 July 2024 ()
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised to "fix" the "mess" the Conservative government left in the economy, amid reports of a £20bn "black hole" in the public finances.
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A 'plot' to kill a Tory leadership candidate and cities competing to be the base for GB Energy make the papers.
Mr Findlay said the threats would not deter him from running to be the Scottish Conservatives leader.
