In my eleven years as an MP, I must say this budget is the one which sticks out in my memory as being so extensively briefed to the media.
From all of the reports, three things are clear:
From all of the reports, three things are clear:
1. The leaked plans show that the Tories are out of touch and have the wrong priorities. They're cutting tax for big industries whilst whacking working people with a cut to Universal Credit #CancelTheCut
2. These policies come at the wrong time - when people are really feeling the pinch. Rising prices of energy, food, and petrol are set to make this one of the hardest winters.
3. @UKLabour have a clear plan. We'd abolish VAT on energy bills for 6months to help people through a torrid winter - something we can afford to do as the VAT receipts have been higher than expected
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