The article discusses the growing pressure on Labour's Rachel Reeves to avoid spending cuts in favor of wealth taxes that could help fund Britain's public services. Polling by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) indicates that 54% of the public supports taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations, with only 28% opposed. TUC general secretary Paul Nowak calls for government action to ensure sustained funding for critical services, reflecting widespread frustration over the current tax system. This pressure follows internal divisions within the government regarding fiscal strategies for the upcoming spending review.
Labour's financial backers are pressuring Rachel Reeves to pursue wealth taxes instead of cuts, highlighting public support for higher taxes on the wealthy to fund services.
Polling by TUC shows 54% of the public favor taxing big corporations and wealthy individuals, indicating a strong alternative approach to raising revenue for public services.
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