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Budget Boost Amid Reshuffle and Labour's Decline

9/6/2025

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Story summary

The welfare budget is increasing, but Mr. Farage's support for workers contrasts with failed benefit cuts.
Economic growth is weak, leading the Chancellor to draft the Budget and create a new growth department.
A cabinet reshuffle followed Deputy PM Angela Rayner's resignation for breaching the ministerial code.
Chief of staff Morgan McSweeney organized the reshuffle to better align government actions with voter expectations.
Polls show Reform at 30% and Labour at 20%, raising concerns about Labour's viability.

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Story summary

The welfare budget is increasing, but Mr. Farage's support for workers contrasts with failed benefit cuts.
Economic growth is weak, leading the Chancellor to draft the Budget and create a new growth department.
A cabinet reshuffle followed Deputy PM Angela Rayner's resignation for breaching the ministerial code.
Chief of staff Morgan McSweeney organized the reshuffle to better align government actions with voter expectations.
Polls show Reform at 30% and Labour at 20%, raising concerns about Labour's viability.