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Starmer Defends Record Amid Badenoch's Tax and Immigration Critique

7/6/2025

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Badenoch Challenges Starmer

Kemi Badenoch slammed Prime Minister Keir Starmer, pointing to a staggering 48% surge in illegal Channel crossings and escalating taxes as evidence of broken promises and economic downturn. In response, Starmer defended his record, touting successes in healthcare and education, while admitting to recent reversals on welfare policies amid party turmoil.

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Starmer Faces Backlash

Labour leader Keir Starmer is under fire for backtracking on support for Waspi women, arguing that compensation would strain taxpayers. He’s also upheld the Conservative two-child benefit cap and raised employers' National Insurance Contributions, breaking his promise to avoid tax hikes on workers. Meanwhile, farmers are rallying against cuts to inheritance tax exemptions.

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Badenoch Challenges Starmer

Kemi Badenoch slammed Prime Minister Keir Starmer, pointing to a staggering 48% surge in illegal Channel crossings and escalating taxes as evidence of broken promises and economic downturn. In response, Starmer defended his record, touting successes in healthcare and education, while admitting to recent reversals on welfare policies amid party turmoil.

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