Chancellor’s Budget Provides Time for Starmer, Challenges Remain for Labour

In the lead-up to the election, the Prime Minister and Chancellor assured voters they would not increase taxes on working individuals, emphasizing that their government plans were fully costed. With the tax burden at a 70-year high, they committed to not raising additional taxes. This message was a core part of their campaign strategy, aiming to build trust with the electorate. Their stance aimed to mitigate concerns about financial pressures on working families.

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