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Starmer Warns Farage's Plans Could Wreck Economy Again

5/29/2025

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Keir Starmer is set to launch a scathing critique of Nigel Farage's tax-and-spending proposals, cautioning that they could plunge the economy into turmoil reminiscent of Liz Truss's tenure. Speaking in north-west England, Starmer will emphasize the potential threat to families' mortgage costs, as Farage's ambitious promises draw skepticism from economists.

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Keir Starmer is set to launch a scathing critique of Nigel Farage's tax-and-spending proposals, cautioning that they could plunge the economy into turmoil reminiscent of Liz Truss's tenure. Speaking in north-west England, Starmer will emphasize the potential threat to families' mortgage costs, as Farage's ambitious promises draw skepticism from economists.