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Labour MPs celebrate the Budget as Reeves frames a cautious but hopeful economic path for hard‑pressed families.
The budget aims to fix public finances and calm markets, with Reeves presenting a steady Labour stance.
Some MPs say Reeves’ tone and 'I'm a Labour Chancellor' line boosted support within Labour ranks.
There are lingering tensions about Reeves’ figures and size of the public finances hole among some MPs.
Backbenchers say the Budget calms the bond markets and consolidates support for Starmer and Reeves in the near term.
Labour faces potential electoral challenges in Scotland, Wales, and English local elections in May.
No10 indicates the PM remains focused on helping families, reinforcing Reeves’ budget priorities.
Some MPs credit Reeves with managing party unity and presenting a strong left‑right balance.
The Budget is framed as delivering on child poverty reduction and market stability.
Labour aides emphasize support from party figures like Sharon Hodgson who praised Reeves' handling.

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In Westminster, the budget spin battle intensifies as Labour faces questions over how forecasts were used in messaging.
OBR forecasts are criticized for being selectively cited to justify tax and spending changes.
Labour argues the budget measures include significant rights and exemptions, while opponents push back on the pace of reforms.
Pensioners may be exempt from income tax on state and new pensions under a plan the government is exploring.
The budget also clarifies changes to hybrid car taxation and mansion tax coverage.
The government faces questions over whether unfair dismissal rights were a manifesto promise and how that is presented.
The Day's briefing notes a UK-EU SAFE loans-for-weapons setback and ongoing diplomacy.
Security concerns dominate as Kyiv's strategic leadership changes and European security supports are debated.
Budget roundups show government aiming to define how taxes and spending will affect consumers.
UK political analysts forecast potential later government actions as elections recede and policy goals clash.
The briefing notes anticipate further media scrutiny during weekend political talk shows and public forums.

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Labour faces renewed leadership questions as the Budget triggers internal debate within the party.
Analysts labeled the Budget among the most unpopular in recent memory, signaling public discontent.
Key Labour figures warned the Budget could harm party support ahead of May elections.
The U-turn on workers’ rights and the Employment Rights Bill intensified intra-party tensions.
Labour insiders warn that the Budget provides a temporary fix rather than a lasting solution.
MPs and insiders describe a fragile peace between No. 10 and Labour amid ongoing disagreements.
The Budget triggered criticism from left-wing Labour voices over perceived betrayals.
The government’s stance included a U-turn on workers’ rights that drew Labour ire.
Analysts cited Labour’s uneasy electoral outlook in Scotland, Wales, and English councils.
The party warns that reform measures may alienate core voters if not managed well.

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A new storm over council tax arises for Angela Rayner regarding her grace-and-favour Admiralty House residence.
Westminster Council’s second-home surcharge may have applied to Admiralty House after MPs questioned residency status.
Rayner allegedly belatedly paid the second-home charge on Admiralty House after being contacted by a newspaper.
Cabinet Office later said Admiralty House was classified as a second home and paid in full in July 2025.
A letter to Keir Starmer accuses Rayner of breaking the law and misleading Parliament over the tax
A government spokesperson asserted Westminster Council was paid the tax in line with long-standing precedent.
The timeline shows the second-home charge was ultimately acknowledged and paid in full.
The controversy ties to prior disclosure about stamp duty and housing arrangements.
Lawmakers question who is responsible for second-home taxes and whether proper oversight occurred.

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