Rachel Reeves has said that “we are at a moment of de-convergence, trailing and falling further behind our competitors”, which she says has had “serious consequences for living standards, with real household disposable income set to be lower at the end of this parliament than at the beginning.
The shadow chancellor delivered the key pre-election message to the business and economic community during the annual Mais Lecture in the city of London.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves says it is "clear" she was "upset" at PMQs on Wednesday, adding the reason she was tearful was down to a "personal issue". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Sir Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and Wes Streeting tour a health facility in east London, as the government sets out its 10-year plan for the NHS. The chancellor could be seen smiling and laughing with her colleagues, a day after appearing tearful at PMQs. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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President Macron and his wife Brigitte attended a banquet at Guildhall, hosted by the Lord Mayor and City of London Corporation. They were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. The event is part of the French state visit, celebrating ties between the UK and France. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK’s relationship with France is “as strong as it’s ever been” as he welcomed President Emmanuel Macron to Downing Street. The prime minister praised their “personal relationship” and said the state visit symbolised the closeness of both nations. He also reflected on their joint wreath-laying at Churchill’s statue, calling it a reminder of their enduring bond. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer declines to rule out a wealth tax after Kemi Badenoch accuses him of “flirting” with the idea. The prime minister avoids a direct answer, instead defending Labour’s economic record and criticising past Tory policies. Badenoch warns such a tax would hit savings, pensions and homes, calling it a “tax on aspiration”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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