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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Millie Cooke

Reeves acknowledges voter disappointment amid fresh call for wealth tax

  • Chancellor Rachel Reeves says that Labour must deliver change to earn victory in the next election, acknowledging that some voters are disappointed with the party’s progress.
  • She said she is also “impatient for change” but stressed that ministers cannot implement everything at once, highlighting her responsibility for financial prudence.
  • These remarks coincide with growing public concern over Sir Keir Starmer’s government, whose approval rating recently reached an all-time low.
  • Ms Reeves defended the government's tax policy, saying it has found the right balance despite the challenge of addressing public finance deficits.
  • The discussion follows former Labour shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds' call for a wealth tax, as recent polling indicates a significant perception of chaos within Sir Keir’s administration.

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