Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has clarified his definition of 'working people' amid controversy over Labour's tax policies. Initially, Starmer suggested that 'working people' are those who have a job, rely on public services, and do not have meaningful savings. This led to confusion and criticism, particularly as it appeared to exclude individuals with savings. However, Starmer later stated that those who have saved for a car or a mortgage are also considered 'working people.' This clarification came after apparent disagreement with Labour's Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves on whether workers can have savings. The issue has sparked debate over the inclusivity of Labour's tax pledge. Follow the live blog for updates.
🗣️ People who have savings are ‘working people’ says Starmer. The Labour leader had come under fire earlier this week after suggesting that his pledge not to raise the burden on “working people” did not include those who had money set aside Live blog 👇 https://t.co/8lvr8pQwSr https://t.co/bg0XmcFMYd
🗣️ People who have savings are ‘working people’ says Starmer. The Labour leader had come under fire earlier this week after suggesting that his pledge not to raise the burden on “working people” did not include those who had money set aside Live blog 👇 https://t.co/8lvr8pQwSr
GB News asked Keir Starmer, "who are the working people?" Starmer: "Working people are those who work for a living." This dude is gonna be Prime Minister 😂😂😂
🔺 Update: Those who have saved for a car or a mortgage are also included in Labour’s definition of “working people”, Starmer has said ⬇️ https://t.co/9S9luH1CNR
💵 @tweetsbyames reports: Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have appeared to be at odds over whether workers have savings amid a row over Labour’s tax rises https://t.co/tiUQTJWb9c
🔴 Keir Starmer said he would define working people as those who have a job, rely on public services and do not have meaningful savings. Here are the groups potentially not covered by Sir Keir’s manifesto pledge on taxes👇 https://t.co/oTWgpF9oIY https://t.co/Trb3cVsBfM