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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kate Devlin

Keir Starmer refuses to rule out manifesto-busting tax rises 12 times in TV interview

Sir Keir Starmer refused to rule out manifesto-busting tax rises for working people 12 times in an interview, even as said it was "important that politicians stick to their word".

During a trip to the G20 summit in South Africa, the prime minister declined to recommit to manifesto pledges ahead of next week's Budget, widely seen as make-or-break for his government.

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