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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kate Devlin

Starmer’s former economic adviser warns Reeves will have to raise taxes

A former economic adviser to Sir Keir Starmer has warned the prime minister and his chancellor Rachel Reeves have no choice but to raise taxes.

In an astonishing criticism, Nick Williams, who left Number 10 last month, said Labour’s current public spending plans were “not credible” and would have to be reconsidered.

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