Labour and Tory leaders clash over tax claims in election debate

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Labour deputy leader and Tory Commons leader clash over tax claims in election debate.
Audience mocks Rayner and Mordaunt for shouting match during the debate.
The clash centered around the controversial claim that Labour government would increase family tax bill by £2,000.

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The Labour deputy leader and Tory Commons leader clashed over the Conservatives' claim that a Labour government would add £2,000 to a family's annual tax bill. Angela Rayner and Penny Mordaunt clashed over NHS waiting lists and the economy. Ms Mordaunt emphasized the need for a strong economy, while Ms Rayner accused her of backing Liz Truss and crashing the economy. They also debated Labour's plans for a publicly owned energy firm and reducing immigration. Nigel Farage criticized Rishi Sunak for skipping a D-day event in Normandy. The BBC debate highlighted disagreements over taxes, healthcare, and defense policies.

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