Why it’s silly to focus on Labour’s manifesto pledges | Letter

Manifestos are not binding contracts – good politics is about being able to react to circumstances, says Tony WrightMartin Kettle is right to describe as “irresponsible” Labour’s manifesto commitment not to raise any of the main revenue-raising taxes (Rachel Reeves’s budget has inflamed, not calmed, Britain’s febrile mood, 27 November). This was like sending an army into battle with its most effective weapons removed. It was also quite unnecessary, as Labour w