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Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to make wealth creation the “number one priority” should he win the general election as the Labour Party is set to announce its manifesto three weeks into the campaign trail.
The Labour leader promised his time in Downing Street would be distinctly “pro-business and pro-worker” as he seeks to win over disaffected Tory voters angry at a flatlined economy under prime minister Rishi Sunak.
Labour’s manifesto announcement is expected to include a pledge to cap corporation tax at its current rate of 25 per cent to give businesses long-term certainty - the latest in a series of promises not to raise tax.
But Sir Keir’s possible tax policies came under question during a televised Sky News interview and Q&A on Wednesday night.
The Labour leader was pressed about whether his party would consider hiking fuel duty or capital gains tax to raise more cash for the public purse, after he already ruled out raising income tax, national insurance, or VAT in the next parliament.
“There are no surprises in our manifesto, because our manifesto is a manifesto for growth,” he responded.
Streeting refuses to rule out some tax hikes
Wes Streeting is pushed to say which taxes could go up under the Labour party.
Speaking on Sky News Breakfast, he reassures voters that VAT, income tax and national insurance will no be hiked. But he refused to rise any other taxes.
He also defended Sir Keir Starmer’s comments that he was “certain” that Jeremy Corbyn would lose the 2019 election.
Pat McFadden: Country needs ‘sober’ and ‘serious’ leader
A “sober” and “serious” leader is what the country needs right now, Labour’s Pat McFadden said.
Responding to claims that Sir Keir Starmer is “robotic”, Mr McFadden argued the Labour leader is not trying to be in the entertainment business.
The party’s national campaign co-ordinator told GB News: “I think after the chaos that we have had over the past few years - five prime ministers, seven chancellors, all the changes in policy, the mad mini budget that we had that put up everybody’s mortgages - a sober, serious leader is exactly what the country needs right now.
“I don’t think he’s trying to be in the entertainment business, he’s trying to be a sober, serious leader, and that’s what he’ll be if he’s elected on the fourth of July.”
Morning media round
Lord Cameron on morning media round for Tories.
National campaign co-ordinator Pat McFadden on for Labour as well as Lib Dem chief whip Wendy Chamberlain.
Labour shadow minister Wes Streeting is speaking on Sky News Breakfast now.
General Election campaign: Manifesto Week
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer are still recovering from the most forensic interview of the election campaign after yesterday’s Sky News Battle for No 10.
Here’s what’s in the agenda today:
- Today is Sir Keir Starmer’s turn to launch a manifesto in Manchester this morning at 11am.
- The prime minister is in Italy this morning to join world leaders for the G7 meeting at the Borgo Egnazia resort.
- Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey will be on a visit to Kent in the afternoon as part of his campaign trail.
- Plaid Cymru is launching its manifesto in Cardiff.
- Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will campaign in East Lothian with candidate Douglas Alexander.
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Jeers and laughter: Audience have their say on Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer were grilled by Beth Rigby and her audience during Wednesday evening’s Sky News debate. As they stood on stage in Grimsby, the two leaders were challenged on their general election plans and promises ahead of next month’s vote. Mr Sunak was grilled on Rwanda flights and strikes, while Sir Keir was quizzed on his plans for tackling the cost of living crisis. There were moments when both leaders drew groans and laughter from the audience as they tried to win over the public. Here, The Independent takes a look at the strongest audience reactions from the debate.
Former local Tory chair applauded for challenging Sunak on Partygate: ‘People have long memories’
Former local Tory chair applauded for challenging Sunak on Partygate: ‘Long memories’
A former local Conservative Party chair was applauded for reminding Rishi Sunak that the public has “long memories” during Wednesday’s general election debate. The woman, who introduced herself as Amy from Leeds, told the prime minister she was “ashamed” by actions from the Tory government and admitted she was now an undecided voter. After pressing Mr Sunak on his decision to leave last week’s D-Day commemorations early, she warned that the British public will not forget other Tory scandals - including Partygate. “I just think we have long memories in this country,” Amy said, drawing applause from the audience.
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