Chancellor Announces Tax Increases Amid Budget Plans
OBR reports to Treasury on Monday regarding tax plans.
Tax hikes aim to close £30 billion gap post-OBR downgrade.
Proposed 2p income tax increase and 2p NI cut for £50,270 earners.
Plan could raise £6 billion, affecting pensioners and self-employed.
Reeves breaks Labour manifesto pledge, causing party tensions.
Lucy Powell urges adherence to tax hike manifesto.
Starmer declines to confirm pledge continuity.
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