Labour Party leader Keir Starmer plans to overhaul the Cabinet system by forming a 'quad' with key allies to make crucial decisions. This move is seen as part of the Starmerism ideology, bringing together various influential figures within the party. The Budget aftermath reveals Labour's critique of the Tory government's economic policies, with calls for change and a potential election. Gordon Brown criticizes Starmer's slimmed-down Cabinet plan, likening it to rule under Chairman Mao. Labour's focus on economic reform, tax policies, and public services is highlighted amidst ongoing debates and criticisms.
In the Budget debate this week I asked Govt who its latest Budget is really for. Because it had nothing for people in poverty, nothing for our public services and nothing for our councils, which have been cut to the bone by 14 brutal years of austerity. https://t.co/dFKpQ6tRj7
“Labour is reportedly considering an inner cabinet of Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, Angela Rayner and Pat McFadden. This group would decide overall strategy and budgets.” 📫 @freddiejh8 https://t.co/R02CfnE3Ar
Govt mismanagement has: ▶️ Destabilised our economy ▶️ Sky-rocketed interest rates ▶️ Added 100s of £s on mortgage bills 1000s of London homeowners are on the brink of financial hardship. We need mortgage payment holidays reinstated, and more investment in affordable housing.
After fourteen years of economic decline under the Conservatives, Britain is worse off. Now the Conservatives risk re-running Liz Truss’ disastrous mini-Budget with their £46 billion unfunded tax plan. We need an election now.
The Labour leader’s plan for having a small inner cabinet in government is a recipe for bitterness and strife. By me for the @Telegraph https://t.co/S8bHLtT1f8
“Rachel Reeves has ruled out additional tax rises and borrowing – does that mean bringing back austerity?” 📫 @freddiejh8 https://t.co/4XGPtbUVa3
The OBR confirms that Sunak's Govt is the worst on record for living standards - with living standards set to fall. Taxes are rising, prices going up in shops, rents & mortgages are higher - the Chancellor's budget does nothing to change that. We need change. #GENow
During the budget debate, I urged my party to embrace progressive tax reform and a #WealthTax to fund our overstretched public services, fix our crumbling infrastructure, and support those who have been hit hardest by the cost-of-living crisis. The UK can't afford austerity 2.0. https://t.co/3o2R65DAmK
After the last 14yrs, what people wanted from the Budget was: 💷 Secure, well paid jobs 🚑 Lower NHS waiting times 🏠 Affordable homes 💡 Cheaper bills 🏫 Smaller class sizes 🚆 Trains that run on time All the Tories offered is a tax cut that benefits the richest the most.
Classrooms are falling apart, NHS waiting lists are record-breaking and our public institutions are on their knees. This is the result of 14 years of uninterrupted Conservative and Coalition Economic mismanagement. My speech on #Budget2024 👇🏻 1/2 https://t.co/96ikXPyCvM
Tory MPs renew calls on Bank of England to cut rates as mortgage arrears grow Budget watchdog says it is unclear how Jeremy Hunt's spending plans "add up" @singharj reports https://t.co/nyyiSwfr3N
Jeremy Hunt’s promises of £46 billion of unfunded tax cuts would leave a gaping black hole in the public finances. This government clearly hasn’t learnt anything since Liz Truss crashed the economy and sent people’s mortgages spiralling.
Today I reminded Govt of the impacts their failed policies have on our Newham communities - homelessness, taxes, inflation, degraded public services. The Budget delivers no real solutions - only the hope it could be the last act of 14 years of Tory failure, division and decline. https://t.co/BGK7r4GCEo
In today’s Budget debate, I focused on the lack of investment in local government and across our wider public services. We were promised a “Budget for long-term growth” – we actually received a Budget that reflects long-term decline under the Tories. https://t.co/6EQ9FlSkKE
Tory MPs renew calls on Bank of England to cut interest rates as mortgage arrears grow https://t.co/y1uGEHL8oD
Last week Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt announced a Budget that cuts taxes, protects public services and helps grow the economy. Watch below to find out the top 10 things you need to know ⬇️ https://t.co/gti0UDEOFO
We needed a budget that works for Britain. A plan for working people & our climate, a vision for the future. Instead: more Conservative sticking plasters for an economy they've driven into the ground. My speech on why we urgently need green investment: https://t.co/QgItwtbDls
“Labour is reportedly considering an inner cabinet of Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, Angela Rayner and Pat McFadden. This group would decide overall strategy and budgets.” 📫 Today’s Morning Call with @freddiejh8 https://t.co/6N0hNrE8QU
They conveniently like to forget the Liz Truss kamikaze budget with £45bn of unfunded tax cuts - and haven’t learned their lesson with £46bn of unfunded National Insurance cuts now being floated. You can’t trust the Tories with the nation’s finances. https://t.co/9Sr0Vl8hez
Spot on by @darrenpjones - on the Tories unfunded £46bn National insurance cut, why can't they say how they will pay for it! https://t.co/EtAgqqyrkJ
“When prime ministers enter No 10, they want to change it.” 📫 Today’s Morning Call with @freddiejh8 https://t.co/WxvOWjAAbC
The Conservatives might have failed. But that’s no excuse for announcing a £46bn unfunded promise to abolish national insurance contributions. Why won’t they answer the question: how will they pay for their £46bn tax cut? The public deserves to know. It’s time for change. https://t.co/kjCTasDqRj
14 years of cuts to school funding are being felt across schools in #Luton North: buckets in corridors, leaking roofs and crumbling buildings. Teaching staff giving more, with less funding. Our children deserve the best classrooms. Why won't this Tory Govt give them that? https://t.co/F4dSP9FnPm
Bank of England reveals sharp rise in mortgage arrears as rate hikes bite https://t.co/QNPhfryWdI
“The party leader wants an inner cabinet to help change Downing Street – but reform shouldn’t get in the way of ideas.” 📫 Today’s Morning Call with @freddiejh8 https://t.co/BviPlYiK4e
“It reveals her priorities: Reeves would rather cut spending than raise taxes or borrow more money.” 📫 @freddiejh8 https://t.co/zUZw8VkvEy
14yrs of consecutive Conservative Govts has led the UK into recession, unemployment rising, wage growth falling & more and more people in poverty. Sunak & his Govt have no plan to get us out of the mess they've created Do the right thing & call a #GeneralElectionNow https://t.co/YpxK5xdyVR
Not even a week since the Budget and an unfunded Tory policy bites the dust. But they still have the little matter of a totally unfunded £46 billion promise to get rid of National Insurance… https://t.co/Zq8n1xZ0Aq
Gordon Brown has compared Sir Keir Starmer’s plan for an inner Cabinet of four to Communist China, as he said the idea “may need some work” Read the full comments below ⬇️ https://t.co/LI7rPrGbJq
The Tories have wrecked our economy. Last week’s Tory Budget seals their record of failure. ⬆️ Taxes up ⬆️ Food prices up ⬆️ Utility bills up ⬆️ Mortgages up 📉 The U.K. is in recession. Britain is crying out for change. Labour stands ready to serve. https://t.co/m1sUBSWw4x
Sir Keir Starmer must put a future Labour government on a “war footing” to tackle Britain’s stagnating economy, Gordon Brown has warned ⬇️ https://t.co/J91vzjRBOA
'Will you tax more, borrow more or become the austerity prime minister? - @SophyRidgeSky. "Let's be honest what we will inherit" should Labour enter No 10, says @Keir_Starmer, adding he is committed to 'properly funded' public services. #PoliticsHub https://t.co/GlTNastFii https://t.co/frYjUhxdM5
“Rachel Reeves has ruled out additional tax rises and borrowing – does that mean bringing back austerity?” 📫 Today’s Morning Call with @freddiejh8 https://t.co/eUGqTkg554
Gordon Brown likens Starmer's plans for slimmed down cabinet to rule under Chairman Mao https://t.co/K5EZoyxmn7
Todays #Budget2024 debate topic is #GrowingTheEconomy We've learned from 14yrs of #ToryChaos that Govt have no plans for the economy- they've pushed millions into poverty & driven the country into recession @UKLabour has a plan to fix the economy & a new deal for working ppl ✊
Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership of the Labour party is the product of a long-germinating project run by the once anodyne-seeming think-tank, Labour Together. https://t.co/GUYJOTFvRa
“It reveals her priorities: Reeves would rather cut spending than raise taxes or borrow more money.” 📫 Today’s Morning Call with @freddiejh8 https://t.co/gnPep4EWTq
The closest thing to a truly Starmerite think tank – my profile of the UCL Policy Lab and its growing influence in Labour circles. https://t.co/cewjg60wUE
Last week’s Budget lifted the lid on fourteen years of Tory economic failure. 📈 Taxes are still rising, prices are still going up in the shops and mortgages are higher. ❌ Nothing Jeremy Hunt said in the Budget changes that. 🗳️ It’s time for change. It’s time for an election.
The closest thing to a truly Starmerite think tank – my profile of the UCL Policy Lab and its growing influence. https://t.co/cewjg60wUE
“Within hours of the Budget, it was clear that Labour had a problem.” 📫 Today’s Morning Call with @freddiejh8 https://t.co/2yW7GLULim
“A selection of those shaping Britain’s future assembled: Labour Party aides, centre-left think-tank heads, permanent secretaries and charity leaders. You could call it Starmerism in one room.” 🖊️ @georgeeaton https://t.co/gifXwIw7VB
Keir's 'quad' to run the country: Starmer plans to tear up 'unwieldy' Cabinet government system and take key decisions with top allies https://t.co/w0CAnnlvnc https://t.co/qK4DEhXD4N