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Could the government raise the top income tax rate?

The New Statesman | UK politics and culture

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Navigating Fiscal Challenges in UK Politics

This chapter explores the fiscal hurdles facing the UK government, focusing on the rising bond market issues and their repercussions on the Chancellor's budgetary decisions. It examines the implications for defense spending amid global security threats and the potential political fallout from these financial constraints. The discussion also includes predictions on the upcoming general election, leadership dynamics within the Conservative Party, and the future of political reforms.

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