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Morning Call: The Macbeth Budget

Why Rachel Reeves has decided that tax rises are best done quickly.

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Good morning, George here.

Rachel Reeves will today deliver the first Labour Budget for 14 years and the first-ever by a female chancellor. It’s a major moment in the UK’s history – even before Reeves has uttered a word. Below I explore what will define her statement. 

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