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Starmer refuses to rule out manifesto-breaking tax rises in budget
Sir Keir Starmer declined to confirm tax pledges ahead of the November 26 Budget as Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a multi-billion-pound shortfall amid weak growth and inflation.
- During a trip to the G20 summit, Sir Keir Starmer stated that he could not rule out tax increases ahead of the Budget, saying it is "important that politicians stick to their word."
- Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to propose tax hikes to address a multi-billion-pound financial gap, with a warning that borrowing and sluggish growth necessitate these changes.
- Reeves mentioned that public services are struggling and emphasized the need to "make some decisions to get on a different path" for the economy.
- Official figures showed that government borrowing increased by £3 billion in October, adding pressure on the Chancellor before the Budget announcement.
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PM says leaders should ‘stick to their word’ but fails to reaffirm tax pledge
The Prime Minister repeatedly declined to rule out hitting working people with extra tax in the Budget. Sir Keir Starmer has said it is “important that politicians stick to their word”, even as he refused to rule out manifesto-busting tax rises on working people in next week’s crunch Budget. The Prime Minister declined to recommit to manifesto pledges on tax despite being asked 12 times during a broadcast interview during his trip to the G20 sum…
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