My top ten budget take-aways

Here are ten things I'm proud of from Labour’s recent Budget:

👨‍👩‍👧 Supporting families and tackling child poverty

By lifting the two-child limit, Labour is helping around 450,000 children, making a clear moral choice that no child should be held back by their circumstances.

💷 Putting money back in people’s pockets

This Budget eases the pressure on household finances, including action that will cut average energy bills by around £150 a year, helping families feel more secure month to month.

💼 Backing working people

A strong rise in the National Living Wage to £12.71 an hour means a real pay increase for millions. If you work hard, Labour believes you should be paid properly.

🚆 Freezing key everyday costs

A freeze on rail fares and NHS prescription charges will save many commuters hundreds of pounds a year and protect access to essential healthcare.

⚖️ Fairness in the tax system

Those with the broadest shoulders are contributing a little more, helping raise over £26 billion to invest in public services and support those who need it most.

🏥 A long-term plan for public services

This is a Budget focused on stability, not short-term gimmicks, providing secure funding to rebuild the NHS and strengthen public services for the future.

⚡ Helping with energy bills and energy security

Alongside immediate bill reductions, Labour is investing in a cleaner, more secure energy system that lowers costs and protects Britain from future price shocks.

👵 Backing pensioners and people planning for retirement

The State Pension will rise by around £575 a year, protecting those who’ve worked all their lives and keeping the system fair for future generations.

🚗 Supporting motorists and rural communities

The continued 5p cut to fuel duty and new fuel price transparency measures recognise the real pressures faced by people who rely on their cars.

🌱 A responsible Budget with hope at its heart

Above all, this is a Budget built on responsibility, fairness and optimism – fixing the foundations of our economy and giving the country confidence in the future again.