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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Starmer leaves door open for more tax rises and spending cuts in spring Budget

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer gives a speech during a welcome reception at the British ambassador’s residence in Washington, DC (Carl Court/PA) - (PA Wire)

Keir Starmer has refused to rule out more spending cuts and tax rises ahead of Rachel Reeves’ spring Budget on 26 March.

But speaking to journalists on a trip to meet President Donald Trump in Washington DC, the prime minister has tried to calm fears claiming that the worst news was delivered in the Budget in October.

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