Labour leader accused of being a pickpocket by Chancellor in tax cut promise


Labour leader accused of being a pickpocket by Chancellor in tax cut promise

Accusations and warnings

Sir Keir Starmer has been likened to a pickpocket by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, who claims the Labour leader is helping himself to every family's wallet to cover a £38 billion deficit.

Counterattacks and pledges

Labour hits back at accusations of unfunded spending pledges, with Starmer emphasizing economic stability in his six election promises, while Hunt hints at further tax cuts.

Political showdown

Tories release a dossier outlining Labour's spending commitments and warning of potential tax increases, sparking a social media battle for economic credibility between the two parties.

Clash over pensions

Hunt accuses Labour of lying about the impact of scrapping national insurance on state pensions, while Labour retaliates by dismissing the claims as part of a Tory strategy to divert attention from their own financial plans.