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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Caitlin Doherty

Keir Starmer refuses to say if he stands by pledge not to raise taxes

Sir Keir Starmer has declined to say whether he will stick to his manifesto promise not to raise taxes, fuelling speculation that the government will row back on the pledge at next month’s Budget.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asked the prime minister on Wednesday whether he stuck by his pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT.

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