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Voices: Starmer says ‘working people’ shouldn’t fear the Budget – but who are they? Join The Independent Debate

Health secretary Wes Streeting (left) has said he considers himself a “working person” - (Getty Images)

As Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer assures the public that “working people” have nothing to fear from Wednesday’s Budget, confusion has arisen over who exactly qualifies as a “working person.”

Labour has promised not to raise taxes on working people, but the term remains unclear, with care minister Stephen Kinnock recently dodging questions on whether those earning over £100,000 fall into that category.

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