‘Budget may have been worse’ say folks of Worcester | EUROtoday

People in Worcester have shared blended views concerning the chancellor’s Budget – with some residents criticising tax rises as others insisted “the worst-off” would profit.

Rachel Reeves on Wednesday revealed a plan that scrapped the two-child profit cap and will additionally see folks paying extra tax throughout a number of standards. She referred to as on “ordinary people” to do their bit for the financial system.

At a weekly group kitchen in Worcester, the place folks on low incomes can get a free meal, residents have had their say.

“Some of the Budget was ok,” mentioned working grandmother Roni Skye. “But I don’t agree with the child benefit cap being lifted – at the end of the day all working people will have to pay for that.”

She added: “If individuals are actually struggling, [removing the cap is} great – but some people will abuse the system and pop out more children because they know they’ll get more money.

“It’s another excuse for the younger generation not to work.”

Pensioner Graham Key, who is in his 70s, said: “A 4.8 per cent increase on pensions will be a great benefit for me.

“And it’s a good Budget for parents with more than two children – but I realise somebody has to pay for it.

“Is it a fair Budget? Well it helps the worst-off. But I don’t think any Budget can be ‘fair’ – most working people will end up paying extra taxes.”

Other people bemoaned the move to bring in a tax for electric vehicles – and the prospect of a fuel duty rise in 2027.

Hannah Kryszewski, an actor, said: “I’m a bit upset about what [the chancellor] has carried out to motorists.

“Overall the Budget is ok but for car users it’s going to be more expensive – that’s thrown me somewhat.”

Keiron Doyle added: “I think it’s good that they’ve kept rail fares at the same price, and increased the taxes on smoking and alcohol.

“All of that’s actually good. I’m unsure concerning the different taxes although – in case you tax folks an excessive amount of it is not nice for working folks.”