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Anneliese Dodds urges government not to duck ‘big decisions’ in autumn budget
The Treasury should consider a wealth tax to close the growing gap in the public finances, according to a Labour former shadow chancellor.
Anneliese Dodds, who held the role under Keir Starmer in opposition, said ministers must have a “full and frank discussion” with the public about the “really big decisions” they had to take at this autumn’s budget.
Continue reading...source: The Guardian - 31.07.2025