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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

Starmer must raise taxes to counter ‘real threat’ Reform, former minister says

Louise Haigh has called on Sir Keir Starmer to conduct an "economic reset" following Reform UK's gains in the recent local elections.

The former transport secretary, who resigned from the shadow cabinet in November, called on the prime minister to address voters’ concerns, particularly surrounding welfare reforms and the removal of winter fuel payments, which she described as "totemic" issues for many.

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