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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Starmer fails to rule out new tax rises – despite Reeves’ claim there wouldn’t be another hike

Sir Keir Starmer has failed to rule further tax rises before the next general election – despite Rachel Reeves claiming otherwise less than two weeks ago.

The prime minister said he has no plan to hike taxes further, but could not rule out changes in unforeseen circumstances such as Covid or the war in Ukraine.

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