Dossier
Shadow Chancellor
Coverage of Shadow Chancellor in the Nexus archive.
- Rachel Reeves planning quicker and steeper 'stealth' raid on drivers in New Year, figures suggest, sparking accusations last week's fuel duty relief U-turn just 'a con'
UK Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is accused of planning a quicker and steeper tax increase on drivers in the New Year, with critics claiming last week's reversal of fuel duty relief was a deceptive move. The alleged 'stealth' tax has drawn accusations of political manipulation.
- Stamp duty should be abolished as it's 'bunging up' the housing market, says Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride suggests abolishing stamp duty to improve the housing market. Stamp duty is believed to be hindering the market. The proposal aims to ease the current situation.