Net migration is plummeting. Why can’t Labour say so? | Heather Stewart

Net migration is plummeting. Why can’t Labour say so? | Heather Stewart

An honest debate is needed on this polarising topic as sectors such as social care struggle with recruitment Keir Starmer’s response to the 69% plunge in net migration revealed in official figures last week was to remark: “That’s a step in the right direction.” Describing a reduction of more than two-thirds of any indicator in a single year as a “step” would be a creative use of statistics, putting it kindly. Continue reading...

Rachel Reeves denies lying to public in run-up to budget

Rachel Reeves denies lying to public in run-up to budget

Chancellor accused of misleading public about reasons for tax rises, with opposition MPs calling for her to resign UK politics live – latest updates Rachel Reeves has denied lying to the public in the buildup to last week’s budget , insisting that she needed to raise taxes to a record level to ensure economic stability. The chancellor said on Sunday she had announced £26bn-worth of tax rises on Wednesday in part to build a buffer against her fiscal rules and reduce the risk of further tax increases in the future, and in part to protect public spending. Continue reading...