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Starmer Defends Reeves Amid Budget Misleading Accusations

12/1/2025

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended Treasury chief Rachel Reeves against accusations of misleading the public about government finances ahead of the recent budget.
Starmer said there was no misleading and the budget aims to raise £26 billion ($34 billion) to fund public services and ease the cost of living.
Critics, including the Conservative Party and Reform UK, have called for investigations into Reeves' comments.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended Treasury chief Rachel Reeves against accusations of misleading the public about government finances ahead of the recent budget.
Starmer said there was no misleading and the budget aims to raise £26 billion ($34 billion) to fund public services and ease the cost of living.
Critics, including the Conservative Party and Reform UK, have called for investigations into Reeves' comments.