Rachel Reeves defies Budget tax backlash and says tough action means she won't be 'back for more'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said critics had presented 'no real alternatives' to her Budget plans for £40billion-a-year in tax rises to fund the NHS and cash-strapped public services
QUENTIN LETTS: Reeves was negativity in a plum suit...
QUENTIN LETTS: Alas, it does not seem to be happening. Her Budget whacked growth and jobs. Retail figures are bad, car-makers are on the skids and the housing market has lockjaw.
Chancellor refuses FOUR times to repeat 'no more tax rises' promise
During exchanges in the Commons, the Chancellor refused to repeat her claim last week that she would not be 'coming back for more' tax.
MP's frustration at Labour for launching consultations and reviews
Jess Phillips insisted the new Government could not simply 'kneejerk into things' without gathering evidence beforehand.
Fraudster gets another break
Quick thinking strangers come to the aid of woman who needed help on bus to Asda
A trip to the supermarket left Rianne Pimblett in need of help
Keir Starmer 'planning to hand ex-chief of staff Sue Gray a peerage'
Ms Gray, a  former senior civil servant, stepped down as the Prime Minister's £170,000 chief of staff in October,  following reports of a clash with other senior aides.
PIP and DLA claimants to see two December payment changes ahead of 2025 shake-up
People on Personal Independent Payment, Disability Living Allowance and other benefits will see key differences
'I decorate people's Christmas trees for £120 - I'm fully booked for December'
Sally-Anne Long has always loved decorating for the festive season - but knows that some people don't enjoy the task
Plymouth's housing and transport challenges are addressed by Defence Secretary
A meeting was held in the Ministry of Defence
Homeless charity makes a Christmas wish list for would-be Santas
As the winter starts to bite - considering a present for those in great need
Plymouth women's charity launches ambitious goal to help women facing homelessness this Christmas
It aims to support women and girls who are homeless, in crisis or fleeing domestic abuse this festive season
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