People in ‘red wall’ town that elected a Tory MP in 2021 do not expect to feel benefit of budget measures amid cost of living worries
“You don’t see it in your pocket,” said Jenny Nichols, a care support worker, when asked about the chancellor’s 2p cut in national insurance. “Things which come in one hand, get taken away by another hand. The taxman will always get it back.”
On a cold, grey day, Nichols was enjoying a bracing walk with her partner, Raymond Wise, at Hartlepool marina.
Continue reading…People in ‘red wall’ town that elected a Tory MP in 2021 do not expect to feel benefit of budget measures amid cost of living worries“You don’t see it in your pocket,” said Jenny Nichols, a care support worker, when asked about the chancellor’s 2p cut in national insurance. “Things which come in one hand, get taken away by another hand. The taxman will always get it back.”On a cold, grey day, Nichols was enjoying a bracing walk with her partner, Raymond Wise, at Hartlepool marina. Continue reading…