Sky News’ Beth Rigby’s bombshell review of budget “I have never seen anything like it”

With her assessment of the new Labour budget, Sky News political editor Beth Rigby claimed it was “the largest budget I have ever covered.” “

As she backed opposition leader Rishi Sunak, who claimed that this was contrary to what was stated in the manifesto, Beth has criticised the announcement of significant tax changes. The political expert also criticised Kier Starmer, who had denied to her that there would be any tax increases, in her analysis.

As benefits and welfare system announcements were also made, the Chancellor has in fact confirmed that there will be a £41 billion tax increase. Additionally, the budget included significant expenditures for the NHS, as well as changes to stamp duty, a rise in smoking, vaping, and alcohol prices, which will affect punters.

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In contrast to the Labour government that was painfully cautious in the run-up to this election and a government in victory that is bold and confident about their decisions, Beth said in a stark review.

By the end of this parliament, this budget will have spent £74 billion in terms of taxes and spending, to put it in perspective. £41 billion pounds in tax rises. This score card and several budgets have been created by me… It’s something I’ve done for 15 years, and I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s the biggest budget I’ve covered. “

It is “incredibly definitive” in terms of a labor-friendly budget with significant spending and taxes. The issue here is that while Rachel Reeves spoke about choices, Rishi Sunak made the counterargument that, in my opinion, will now be debated over, ferociously, since this was not stated in the manifesto. The Labour government’s claim was that this was false.

Are there any tax increases after the question that the Prime Minister was asked during the Grimsby leaders debate? He continued, “There are no plans to raise taxes,” and look where they are now. “

She continued her analysis adding: “It’s a massive tax on business, £25 billion on businesses in terms of increases and changes to employers national insurance. In terms of changes to the inheritance and capital gains taxes, there is a sum of £5 billion for the wealthier.

You can’t help but come out of this budget and believe this was a Labour government with a different agenda in the run-up to the election because these massive tax increases were not made public by the Labour government and were not made aware of by the British people. In the upcoming days, I believe that will be the topic of conversation. “

Source: Mirror