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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Starmer says he’s happy to be branded a ‘fiscal conservative’ as he refuses to commit to greater public spending

BBC News

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is happy to be branded a “fiscal conservative” as he repeatedly refused to commit to greater spending on the NHS and other public services.

The Labour leader was called “delusional” by the Labour left – but Sir Keir insisted that he did not mind “ruffling feathers” and argued that his party could not win power by offering reckless spending pledges.

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