What does the Budget mean for ordinary women like us?

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‘Tough financial times call for wise stewardship, but this Government is penalising those who do just that – unlike Jesus’ teaching in the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25),’ says Sharmila Meadows.

Rarely has a Budget been so eagerly anticipated. Not only the first of a new Government and the first Labour Budget in over 14 years, but it followed an election campaign built on the promise of no tax rises. A promise that has felt questionable.

Trailed like a Hollywood release, aspects of this Budget hit the media before their presentation to Parliament. Trailers included a rise in the minimum wage, bus fares and employers’ NI contributions and a redefined notion of “working people” – one that seemingly excludes those receiving money from property or shares.

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