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Rachel Reeves Calls Nigel Farage a 'Russian Asset' in Her Budget Speech
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled tax hikes including a mansion tax and EV mileage charges to address a £20bn deficit, while criticizing opposition leaders in her Budget speech.
- On Wednesday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered one of the most chaotic Budgets to the House of Commons, aiming a timely jibe at Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
- After weeks of speculation, the OBR accidentally published Budget forecasts shortly before Reeves spoke, revealing a £20bn financial black hole the government must address.
- The package includes £26bn in tax increases such as a mansion tax, a new EV mileage tax, and taxes on private pension savings, Reeves confirmed.
- In posts on X, Zack Polanski, Green Party leader, hit back shortly after Reeves targeted him, saying his party's profile and polling were rising amid Labour's increased attacks.
- Political context includes Reeves pledging to ramp up sanctions on Russia and freezing known Russian assets, while distancing the right honourable member for Clacton and referencing Nathan Gill, ex‑Reform leader in Wales.
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