Sir Keir Starmer fails to rule out tax burden rise under Labour – By Sky News Newsroom (Sky News) / Sept 17, 2023
In an exclusive interview with Sky News, the opposition leader also rejects as “complete garbage” Tory accusations Labour planned to join an EU-wide migrant quota scheme as part of efforts to tackle small boats crossings in the Channel.
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to guarantee the tax burden – currently the largest since the Second World War – would not increase under Labour.
While the opposition leader told Sky News’ Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips programme he wanted it to come down “for working people”, his “laser focus” was on growing the economy.
Sir Keir, along with shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, have sought to stress the party’s plans for fiscal prudence in the face of difficult economic conditions.
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