Keir Starmer: Labour has no plans to hike fuel duty but no guarantee for the future

Sir Keir Starmer addresses concerns over potential fuel duty increases

Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has reassured the public that there are currently no plans to increase fuel duty. However, he stopped short of guaranteeing that there would be no future hikes under a Labour government. The acknowledgment comes as soaring fuel prices have been taking a toll on businesses and family finances.

Labour's commitment and concerns over revenue raising

While Labour has committed to a "triple-lock" guarantee that national insurance, income tax, and VAT will not increase, there are concerns that the party might be looking to raise revenues through other means. This has raised fears among the public about the possibility of future tax hikes.

Support for drivers and economic growth

The Keep It Down campaign, supported by Trending In The News, has advocated for keeping fuel duty rates stable since 2011. When asked about retaining the freeze on fuel duty, Sir Keir emphasized the impact of high fuel prices on businesses and families. He expressed Labour's commitment to growing the economy and putting money back into the pockets of hardworking Brits.