Blair makes pre-poll pledge on NI
Press Review 4 May 2005
With one day to go before the polls open, the prime minister has given his strongest indication yet that National Insurance would not go up in a Labour third term.
Blair: No complacency on economy
News Article 14 April 2005
The prime minister has said he will not be "complacent" about Labour's economic success.
Blair's 'little red book' is unveiled
Press Review 14 April 2005
Tony Blair published Labour's manifesto for a third term yesterday, promising a package of reforms and tax cuts for "hard working families."
No income tax hikes, promises Brown
News Article 13 April 2005
A third-term Labour administration would not increase the basic or top rate of income tax, Gordon Brown has said.
Parties challenged on 'flat tax' move
News Article 13 April 2005
Britain's main political parties have been urged to back a radical plan to introduce a single tax rate of 22 per cent on all income.
Labour: Our council tax cuts would go further
News Article 17 March 2005
Labour has highlighted differences between its council tax cut for pensioners and that of the Tories.
Experts question wisdom of Brown's Budget
News Article 17 March 2005
Respected finance experts have questioned whether the chancellor has unveiled a vote winning Budget.
Budget 2005: Election themes
News Article 16 March 2005
Gordon Brown has kicked Labour's election campaign up a gear with a political Budget designed to woo floating voters.
Brown mixes prudence with populism
News Article 16 March 2005
Gordon Brown has unveiled a Budget targeted at pensioners, families and young workers seeking a place on the housing ladder.
Brown resists Budget tax pressure
Press Review 16 February 2005
The Treasury has hinted the chancellor will not overhaul inheritance tax in next month's Budget, despite pressure from his own party.
Labour 'needs £11bn tax rise'
News Article 26 January 2005
Labour has been pushed onto the back foot by a heavyweight report suggesting taxes will have to rise by £11 billion to pay for the government's spending plans.
Labour sticks with tax pledges
Press Review 21 January 2005
Labour is to stay with the pledges made at the 1997 and 2001 elections not to raise the basic and top rates of tax.
Brown under tax pressure
Press Review 20 January 2005
Labour's election strategists are pressuring Gordon Brown to make firm pledges on future tax rates.
Howard presses Blair on tax plans
News Article 19 January 2005
Tony Blair and Michael Howard have clashed over their parties' respective plans for tax and spending.
Parties row over tax rises and spending cuts
News Article 18 January 2005
Labour and the Conservatives have continued to challenge each other over plans for tax rises and spending cuts.
