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Starmer Faces Pressure Over Potential Tax Hikes

11/22/2025

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  • Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has not ruled out tax hikes in the upcoming budget, despite promises to keep taxes low.
  • In a South Africa interview, he faced questions about income tax threshold freezes.
  • The freezes could breach Labour's manifesto.
  • The Chancellor is expected to announce tax increases to address a spending gap.
  • Labour backbenchers are pushing for a wealth tax amid the cost-of-living crisis.