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Stride Denies Tax Hikes Amid Labour's Budget Crisis

10/31/2025

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Sir Mel Stride, the Shadow Chancellor, denies supporting tax increases in the Autumn Budget, saying his comments were misinterpreted and that spending cuts are needed.
He warns that tax increases are likely, regardless of the Chancellor's decisions.
Kemi Badenoch urges Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Leader, to dismiss his Chancellor if taxes rise.
Labour faces a £30 billion shortfall amid speculation over breaching its manifesto promise to avoid tax hikes.

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Sir Mel Stride, the Shadow Chancellor, denies supporting tax increases in the Autumn Budget, saying his comments were misinterpreted and that spending cuts are needed.
He warns that tax increases are likely, regardless of the Chancellor's decisions.
Kemi Badenoch urges Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Leader, to dismiss his Chancellor if taxes rise.
Labour faces a £30 billion shortfall amid speculation over breaching its manifesto promise to avoid tax hikes.