'Aren't you making a mockery of voters?': Reeves refuses to rule out manifesto-breaking tax hikes

Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out breaking her manifesto pledge not to raise certain taxes, as she lays the groundwork ahead of the budget later this month.

Asked directly by our political editor Beth Rigby if she stands by her promises not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT, the chancellor declined to do so.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/chancellor-rachel-reeves-refuses-to-rule-out-manifesto-breaking-tax-hikes-13463620

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Post from Sky News on November 04, 2025

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