Jun 13, 2024, 12:00 AM
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Keir Starmer's Tax Plans Spark Controversy

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Highlights
  • Labour leader Keir Starmer does not rule out raising capital gains tax in the UK.
  • Starmer promises 'no tax surprises' in Labour's manifesto, insisting no increase in income tax, national insurance or VAT.
  • Controversy surrounds Starmer's tax proposals as questions arise on trust and impact on Middle England.
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Sir Keir Starmer assures no tax surprises in Labour's manifesto, with plans fully funded without increasing income tax, national insurance, or VAT. Tories criticize Labour's spending plans after abandoning a tax raid on pensions. Labour plans to create 100,000 childcare places, converting under-used classrooms into nurseries. Reform UK defends candidate's controversial comments, while Conservatives criticize Labour's costings. Concerns raised about potential impact of Labour's policies on education and taxation.

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