Is the Chancellor about to break her manifesto promise?

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Tuesday, 4 November 2025 - 35 minutes

At 8:10 this morning the Chancellor made a speech in Westminster. 45 minutes later no one was any the wiser. She promised to be honest with the public but refused to confirm tax rises or a commitment to her manifesto pledge and rule them out. So what was it all for?

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