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Sir Keir Starmer was branded a pickpocket helping himself to every family’s wallet to plug a 38 billion black hole, the Chancellor warned.The Labour
Jeremy Hunt accused Labour of spreading “fake news” to try and win the general election with claims about his economic plans. Speaking in London on Friday, 17 May, the chancellor hit out at Labour’s judgement that scrapping national insurance would mean a 46bn funding gap, and lead to higher taxes on pensioners, telling the audience: I dont make any bones about it. It is fake news and it is an absolute disgrace to try and win this election by scaring pensioners about a policy that is not true. Announcing that further tax cuts would be implemented in the autumn, Mr Hunt criticised Keir Starmer for promising motherhood and apple pie following his speech on Thursday.
Watch as Jeremy Hunt delivered a speech on Friday, 17 May, promising further tax cuts if the Conservatives win the general election.
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After the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer set out what Labour would do if it wins the election, Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips and Ruth Davidson discuss the six key policies that have been unveiled. They also talk about the major speech made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the beginning of the week and debate whether the election campaign has really started. Plus, it’s been a politically good week for Jess Phillips after her amendment to a bill on banning arrested MPs from Parliament was passed by one vote. And there is a listener email about Swiss food. Email Beth, Jess, and Ruth at [email protected] (https://sky.uk) , post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.
CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt will today draw election battle lines on the economy, warning that Labour will put up taxes as sure as night follows day.
Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom (PVV) has formed a new coalition government with four other parties.
The Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer has announced the six first steps his government would make if he wins the General Election later this year. The promises include cutting NHS waiting lists and recruiting more teachers. But the overarching theme was stability and caution with the public finances.
Peter Dutton has repeatedly clashed with an ABC host in a fiery television interview over his plans to tackle the national housing crisis if he becomes Australia’s next Prime Minister.
A pledge card or a culture war? Krishnan Guru-Murthy discusses election strategies with Conservative Equalities Committee Chair Caroline Nokes and former Labour Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw.
Rishi Sunak suggested the date will be ‘good for your holidays’ as he braved a barrage of questioning from the panel, including Janet Street-Porter.