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The thrust of Labour’s October Budget is precisely what the country needs
There is a lot to be said for Labour’s first Budget in 14 years, says FAWZI IBRAHIM, arguing that rebuilding the country’s infrastructure and its industrial base through wealth creation is the antidote to a capitalism in absolute decline

THE ELECTION of a Labour government committed to rebuilding the foundation of the country and its economy has rattled the right-wing press, which is now hell-bent on destabilising the newly elected government.

With their attempt to manufacture a “giftgate” scandal around some clothing bought, glasses worn, and flats borrowed by Keir Starmer and Taylor Swift concerts hospitality for senior members of the government failing to get traction, they turned to the Budget.

“Nightmare on Downing Street” was the Daily Telegraph’s verdict. Not to be outdone, The Sun called it a “Halloween horror show.”

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