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Rachel Reeves unapologetic on her fiscal rules while talking up investment

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Conference speech sets out likely Labour economic argument at next general election and pitch to party

“Never let anyone tell you that there’s no difference between a Labour government and a Conservative government.” Rachel Reeves used her speech in Liverpool to draw a sharp dividing line with her Tory predecessors – and with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.

In a restatement of Labour’s early achievements in government, received as a tonic by the party faithful in the hall, the chancellor pointed to a slew of spending promises.

Continue reading…Conference speech sets out likely Labour economic argument at next general election and pitch to partyUK politics live – latest updatesReeves warns Labour figures against ‘peddling idea’ of ditching fiscal rules“Never let anyone tell you that there’s no difference between a Labour government and a Conservative government.” Rachel Reeves used her speech in Liverpool to draw a sharp dividing line with her Tory predecessors – and with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.In a restatement of Labour’s early achievements in government, received as a tonic by the party faithful in the hall, the chancellor pointed to a slew of spending promises. Continue reading…