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Starmer Faces Tax Hike Questions Ahead of Conference

9/29/2025

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Sir Keir Starmer faced questions about a Value-Added Tax rise in the Budget ahead of Labour's Liverpool conference.
He said Labour's manifesto not to raise taxes 'stands' and did not rule out VAT increase.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves proposes tax hikes to address a £20 billion shortfall in public finances, as Labour faces polling declines and leadership concerns.

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Sir Keir Starmer faced questions about a Value-Added Tax rise in the Budget ahead of Labour's Liverpool conference.
He said Labour's manifesto not to raise taxes 'stands' and did not rule out VAT increase.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves proposes tax hikes to address a £20 billion shortfall in public finances, as Labour faces polling declines and leadership concerns.