Reeves warns of harsh headwinds' as she fails to dispel fears over major tax rises

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"Rachel Reeves has warned of harsh global headwinds battering Britain's economy, as she failed to dispel fears over major tax rises at the next Budget. In an upbeat but policy-light speech on the main stage of the Labour conference in Liverpool, the chancellor attempted to fight back against a growing sense of doom and gloom about the economy, instead saying she sees a country that is primed for economic success."

"She also appeared to take aim at Andy Burnham over his economic approach, warning that unrestrained borrowing is dangerously wrong. Appearing more confident and relaxed than she has been in months, the chancellor received 10 standing ovations as she set out her pitch to Labour members ahead of what will be a difficult Budget in November. Don't ever let anyone tell you that there's no difference between a Conservative government and a Labour government, she repeatedly warned."

The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across issues from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech and seeks donations to fund journalists. The outlet avoids paywalls and argues quality journalism should be available to everyone and funded by those who can afford it. Rachel Reeves warned of harsh global headwinds battering Britain’s economy and failed to fully dispel fears over potential major tax rises at the next Budget. She delivered an upbeat but policy-light speech at the Labour conference in Liverpool, rejected unrestrained borrowing, targeted Andy Burnham's economic approach, and received repeated standing ovations from Labour members.

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