During PMQs, Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride cautioned that impending tax rises are anticipated in the Autumn Budget. The exchange between Stride and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner emphasized the contrasting views on welfare reforms and economic strategies. Rayner defended Labour's record of minimum wage increases and affordable housing initiatives, while Stride critiqued Labour's actions, suggesting they lead to higher taxes and increased debt. Despite dissent among Labour MPs regarding reforms, Rayner affirmed that a vote on the welfare Bill would go ahead next Tuesday, igniting further debate on fiscal responsibilities.
"When you cut out the blather, isn't the reality that this Labour Government has condemned us to higher taxes, more debt, fewer jobs, more pain for businesses right up and down our country?"
"I'm proud we've got a huge boost to the minimum wage, the biggest uplift to affordable housing in a generation, and expanding free school meals to half a million children."
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