Starmer refuses to rule out tax rises in budget after questioning by Badenoch

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

46% : "Last year in its manifesto, Labour promised not to increase income tax, not to increase national insurance and not to increase VAT.
42% : The Guardian revealed that Reeves, the chancellor, is in active discussions about potentially raising income taxes as she looks for ways to clear an estimated shortfall of more than £30bn.
42% : Starmer gave a lengthy answer which talked up what he said was a buoyant economy, but did not mention tax.
39% : " Some advisers in the Treasury and No 10 believe that raising income tax may be the only way to make sure Reeves raises enough money never to have to come back for tax rises again in this parliament.
24% : Prime minister fails to answer Tory leader's questions about manifesto pledge not to raise income tax Keir Starmer has refused to rule out tax rises in next month's budget, which would breach Labour's manifesto promises, boosting speculation that Rachel Reeves is considering raising income tax to reduce a shortfall.

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