Sir Keir Starmer accused of lying to voters as 'working people' face Budget hit

Sir Keir Starmer under fire

Sir Keir Starmer faced accusations of lying to voters as it emerged that "working people" will be hit in next week’s Budget, despite Labour's election promises.

Promise broken

The Labour election manifesto had pledged to freeze rates of income tax, National Insurance, and VAT for hard-pressed Brits, but now it seems that some may face rises.

Clarification from Chancellor

Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledged that some "working people" will experience increases, and she committed only to not hiking "key" levies on them.

Definition of 'working people'

When asked to define "working people," Sir Keir Starmer's response caused confusion, leading to further scrutiny and backtracking from Downing Street.

Criticism from opponents

Opponents, including Shadow Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Tory Claire Coutinho, criticized Sir Keir for allegedly misleading the public during the campaign.

Industry response

Industry leader Ben Beadle refuted the notion that landlords are not considered working people, citing data that shows a significant percentage of landlords still work full-time.