Keir Starmer issues Budget warning - Brexit and austerity impact 'worse than feared'

Keir Starmer has warned his MPs that the economic impact of Conservative austerity measures and a poorly managed Brexit is proving to be worse than anticipated. He stated that a Labour government will make "tough but fair" decisions to address this grim economic backdrop, vowing to protect public services, reduce national debt, and improve the cost of living for citizens. This warning comes as the Chancellor grapples with a significant deficit and faces pressure to adhere to spending rules. Starmer's remarks were made during a private meeting with Labour MPs, where he sought to rally them around the upcoming Budget, emphasizing that it will be "built on Labour values." He specifically pointed to the damaging long-term effects of Tory policies and Brexit on Britain's productivity. He also criticized Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, highlighting their proposed spending cuts that he claims would impact the NHS and ben... download the app to read more