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Express Politics27 Jun 2026

Tories vow tax-free pay boost for Army reservists to swell force to 50,000

The Conservatives have vowed a tax-free pay boost for Army reservists to swell the volunteer force to 50,000, as Labour's defence plan remains 10 months late.

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BBC Politics26 Jun 2026

Conservatives offer tax incentive as part of 50,000 reservist pledge

Labour accused the Conservatives of trying to "rewrite history" after making defence cuts while in power.

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BBC Politics26 Jun 2026

Conservatives offer tax incentive as part of 50,000 reservist pledge

Labour accused the Conservatives of trying to "rewrite history" after making defence cuts while in power.

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Express Politics26 Jun 2026

Outrage as council taxpayers bankroll pro-migrant film screenings: ‘Focus on fixing roads’

The TaxPayers' Alliance has called on local authorities to 'explain why residents were made to pay for it'.

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The Guardian Politics26 Jun 2026

The king, his billions, and the first public royal tax bill – The Latest

King Charles has become the first monarch in modern times to reveal how much tax he pays on his private income: £24.6m over the last two years. The move comes after years of calls for the monarch to be more open with the public about the royal finances. Some are heralding this as a new era of transparency – but just how open has the revelation been? Lucy Hough speaks to our European financial affairs editor, Juliette Garside – watch on YouTube Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes26 Jun 2026

EXC: Top Mahmood Adviser’s Proposal for a Huge Country-Wide Carbon Tax

Guido has been examining what a Mahmoodian chancellorship would look like. An intriguing proposal from her top SpAd in 2021 suggested an economy-wide carbon tax… The written-up briefings about Shabana Mahmood being desperate to stay in the Home Office are not necessarily accurate. Her own SpAd team was briefing about how keen Burnhamites are for…

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The Guardian Politics26 Jun 2026

‘Make people dream’: how to build an economy for the common good

Economist Prof Mariana Mazzucato says governments must ‘get back their mojo’ and believe they can change the world Good governments have a vision. They know what they want to achieve, can articulate why, and work out in public how to get there. They don’t just spout slogans about economic growth – because growth is meaningless unless we know what it is for. They understand that there is no trade-off between solving social problems and boosting the economy, and aim to do both, while avoiding rig

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Express Politics26 Jun 2026

Fears over triple lock as Andy Burnham warned of 'almighty battle' with pensioners

One of Britain's likely next PM's economic advisers has doubled down on criticism of the policy.

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Guido Fawkes26 Jun 2026

Labour’s ‘Cost of Living Champion’ Says Miliband Would Be “A Disaster” as Chancellor

Iceland boss and Labour’s ‘cost of living champion’ Lord Walker speaking on Newsnight last night on the prospect of Chancellor Ed Miliband: “He’d be a disaster. I think, listen, of course, you know, I’m speaking on the hottest June on record. Climate change is real. I believe in science. But I think how we’re going…

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BBC Politics25 Jun 2026

Reeves urges Burnham to 'stick to what I'm doing' on economy

The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.

Economy
The Guardian Politics25 Jun 2026

Unison endorses Ed Milband for chancellor under a Burnham government

Exclusive: Trade union backs energy secretary to replace Rachel Reeves, but two other big unions are opposed UK politics live – latest updates Britain’s biggest trade union has endorsed Ed Miliband for chancellor, as the race to take over the Treasury under a potential Andy Burnham government intensifies. Unison has become the most high-profile organisation to back the current energy secretary, who is one of two frontrunners to replace Rachel Reeves in No 11, but who is being opposed by two ot

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Express Politics25 Jun 2026

Nine reasons Andy Burnham could be forced to KEEP Rachel Reeves as Chancellor

Rachel Reeves has plumbed depths of unpopularity but she may cling onto control of the Treasury in the Andy Burnham era, writes David Williamson

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