Rachel Reeves’ pledge not to raise taxes again was criticised by GB News’s Andrew Pierce amid suggestions they actually will.

Labour Cabinet minister Jonathan Reynolds yesterday refused to rule out further tax rises, a message echoed by Sir Keir Starmer at today’s PMQs session.

Economists have cast significant doubt on Rachel Reeves' pledge not to raise taxes again, suggesting the commitment could prove difficult to maintain.

Ben Zaranko, Associate Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, warned it would be "extremely difficult" to stick to present spending plans with mounting pressures on the public sector.

"It wouldn't be at all surprising if those plans get topped up," Zaranko said.

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Rachel Reeves’ pledge not to raise taxes again was criticised by GB News’s Andrew Pierce amid suggestions they actually will.Labour Cabinet minister Jonathan Reynolds yesterday refused to rule out further tax rises, a message echoed by Sir Keir Starmer at today’s PMQs session.Economists have cast si...{ai:summary}Rachel Reeves' commitment to not raise taxes has faced criticism, with suggestions from Labour figures that tax increases may still be on the table. Economists express skepticism about the feasibility of maintaining current spending plans amid rising public sector pressures.The Institute for Fiscal Studies warned that sticking to these plans could be challenging, indicating potential for future tax hikes. #politics

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