Labour's Tax Hike: Balancing Revenue & Support

Baroness Harriet Harman discusses Labours budget decisions, defending the extension of income tax threshold freeze and criticizing the two-child benefit cap. The Chancellors move to scrap the cap is estimated to cost £3 billion, aiming to lift 450,000 children out of poverty. The government argues this will reduce long-term costs and welfare dependency. Harman emphasizes the need for counterbalancing support for low-income individuals, while the Prime Minister insists no manifesto breach has occurred. This situation underscores the governments challenge in balancing revenue, vulnerable populations, and public perception. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.