PM Keir Starmer and his cabinet ministers are currently divided over the definition of a “working person” as they prepare for the upcoming Budget. The term has become contentious as Labour pledged not to increase taxes on working people in their manifesto, leading to questions about who exactly falls under this category. Different ministers have offered varying definitions, with Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, emphasizing those who pay income tax, VAT, or NICs, while others like education secretary Bridget Phillipson and health secretary Wes Streeting have highlighted their own incomes as examples. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reiterated the commitment to not raise key taxes for working people, while PM Starmer defined working people as those who earn their living through work and do not have additional income from assets. The debate over this definition continues as the Budget approaches.
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Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets, vetoed a potential trade for wide receiver Jerry Jeudy because his "Madden NFL" player rating wasn't high enough, leading to the Broncos trading Jeudy to the Browns. The Jets' season has been marred by dysfunction, with coach Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas being fired, Johnson making controversial decisions, and the team struggling to a 4-10 record. Johnson's impulsive and over-involved approach has been criticized by current...
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