Can Britain Afford to Spend 3% of GDP on Defence?
Can Britain Afford to Spend 3% of GDP on Defence?
Can Britain Afford to Spend 3% of GDP on Defence?
As covered by Chamber UK, on Tuesday the Prime Minister gave a “reality check”. What taxes will the Government raise to deal with this massive shortfall?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a sobering address in No. 10’s rose garden yesterday. Warning for a ‘painful’ October budget, the speech raised the prospect of inevitable tax rises, reiterating the ‘fiscal black hole’ left behind by the Conservative government.
Exploring Labour’s shift under Keir Starmer towards a pro-business stance and the associated challenges, particularly regarding calls to repeal Thatcher-era trade union reforms.
In the wake of Birmingham City Council’s financial collapse, a detailed investigation conducted by the Audit Reform Lab, based at the University of Sheffield, has revealed a catalogue of problems and errors that contributed to the crisis.
Helen Goulden OBE, CEO of The Young Foundation, argues that rebuilding trust in politics requires empowering communities through tangible actions. She emphasises the need for investment in social infrastructure and greater community involvement in policymaking. Goulden advocates for a future where local innovation and participation drive inclusive growth and lasting social change.
Last month, Chamber UK and 50:50 Parliament hosted a ‘Get Britain Growing’ event, welcoming newly elected MPs and highlighting the critical issue of gender representation in politics. With the most gender-balanced parliament in British history and the UK’s first female chancellor, attendees explored new opportunities for inclusive economic growth.
Last month, Chamber UK and 50:50 Parliament hosted a ‘Get Britain Growing’ event, welcoming newly elected MPs and highlighting the critical issue of gender representation in politics. With the most gender-balanced parliament in British history and the UK’s first female chancellor, attendees explored new opportunities for inclusive economic growth.
Last month, Chamber UK and 50:50 Parliament hosted a ‘Get Britain Growing’ event, welcoming newly elected MPs and highlighting the critical issue of gender representation in politics. With the most gender-balanced parliament in British history and the UK’s first female chancellor, attendees explored new opportunities for inclusive economic growth.
Last month, Chamber UK and 50:50 Parliament hosted a ‘Get Britain Growing’ event, welcoming newly elected MPs and highlighting the critical issue of gender representation in politics. With the most gender-balanced parliament in British history and the UK’s first female chancellor, attendees explored new opportunities for inclusive economic growth.
Today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves addressed the House of Commons with a pledge to ‘restore economic stability’ after revealing a £22 billion of unfunded pressures inherited from the previous Conservative Government. This leaves the question as to what will happen with Public Finances?
The new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer has now assumed office. After appointing his cabinet, the new Government must begin their work to enact change immediately. In his first speech as PM, Starmer stressed his goal to be a government of service. Labour won the General Election with only a 34% vote share. Winning over more of the public will take a lot of work.
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