{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6b2fc9ba-b9b7-4b7a-b980-e0024facd926/69174cd51029ec1fedf0b845?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why is Rachel Reeves U-turning on income tax?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b9f75c1a8cbe0c083cee79/1763121360003-4d922e8d-319c-48c0-9e05-737521487494.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>After weeks of preparing to break their manifesto pledge, Starmer and Reeves have ditched their plans to raise income tax.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>They’re scared it would have angered their MPs and voters, amid a dire performance in the polls.</p><p><br></p><p>How will Reeves plug the £30 billion gap in public finances if she doesn’t raise income tax?</p><p><br></p><p>Oli Dugmore is joined by Ailbhe Rea and Will Dunn to discuss.</p><p><br></p><p>READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/morning-call/2025/11/whats-behind-labours-income-tax-u-turn</p>","author_name":"The New Statesman"}