MP FOR SELLY OAK WRITES… THE budget is now less than a week away. Our first national lockdown began five days after the last one and since then 120,000 people have lost their lives. This budget will be a test for the Chancellor. He’ll be worried about the public finances. Latest figures show borrowing, forContinue reading Budget Must be fair
What can the Chancellor’s budget do to help here?
The upcoming Budget on 3 March is an opportunity for the Chancellor to ease the issues families, the self-employed and business owners face. I know what I want to see, what about you? Two things have cheered me up recently – the vaccine rollout is going well and Cadbury Dairy Milk is coming home followingContinue reading What can the Chancellor’s budget do to help here?
Chancellor’s proposals Sticking Plaster not a Plan for the Future
The Chancellor of the Exchequer gave a statement in the House of Commons on 24 September announcing economic support measures for the next 6 months, including: Replacing the furlough scheme with a new Job Support Scheme starting in November, which will support businesses and employees who have lost hours due to the pandemic. There willContinue reading Chancellor’s proposals Sticking Plaster not a Plan for the Future
Steve McCabe speaks out against the Budget
WATCH: Steve McCabe MP slams the Chancellor for a Budget which fails to address the real issues facing our economy.
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Spring Statement won’t cut it with my constituents says Steve McCabe MP
The Chancellor of the Exchequer today gave his Spring Statement in the House of Commons.
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Economic growth forecasts cut as Chancellor juggles to keep tory ship afloat
The Chancellor has been, once again, forced to cut the UK’s growth forecast during his budget statement despite claiming the economy is strong.
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Economic growth forecasts cut as Chancellor juggles to keep tory ship afloat
The Chancellor has been, once again, forced to cut the UK’s growth forecast during his budget statement despite claiming the economy is strong.
Continue reading Economic growth forecasts cut as Chancellor juggles to keep tory ship afloat
Rise in food prices squeezing already stretched budgets say Birmingham MP
Steve McCabe MP is calling on the Chancellor to ease pressure on family budgets after latest figures reveal inflation remains at 5-and-a-half-year high with food prices on the increase.
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