Shamik Das
Politics Summary: Friday, March 26th
David Cameron pledge not to increase National Insurance contributions by 1% next April leaves a "£7bn hole" in the public finances.
Tory cheek on council tax rises
The Sun today reports that council tax "has doubled under Labour" - But 30 of the 50 councils with the highest rate of council tax increases are run by Tories.
Plans to build 10,000 new council homes “very welcome”
Housing experts have welcomed John Healey's announcement today of a "radical new council housing deal".
A greener Budget for a fairer future
Reaction to the Budget from progressives.
Budget wordle: Businesses support economy; economy support businesses
Budget wordle: Businesses support economy; economy support businesses.
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