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Our community overwhelmingly feel the Budget prioritises Labour’s political goals over public needs, hitting already-squeezed taxpayers with steep rises while offering little confidence in meaningful economic improvement
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Independent readers were quick to voice their frustration – and, in many cases, outright anger – at a Budget they felt serves Labour’s political interests rather than the country’s needs.






