Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure after refusing to rule out more tax hikes during a tense exchange in the Commons, fuelling concerns that struggling Brits could be hit even harder in the months ahead. With households already feeling the sting of what’s been dubbed “Awful April”, thanks to soaring utility bills and council tax rises, the Prime Minister’s silence has sparked fresh criticism from the Conservatives.
A spokesperson for the Conservative Party didn’t hold back, saying: “Today the Prime Minister was asked if he would change the fiscal rules or put up taxes to sort the public finances and he failed to answer. With working families already feeling the strain from Awful April’s bill increases, plus the £3,500 hit from Labour’s Jobs Tax, they now also face the uncertainty of further tax rises hanging over their heads.”
