Keir Starmer has confirmed on June 12, 2024, that the Labour manifesto will not include a pledge to scrap the two-child benefit cap, describing the decision as 'really difficult.' Despite criticism from Beth Rigby and suggestions to raise taxes on the wealthiest, Starmer defended the choice. Additionally, Starmer has defended plans to impose VAT on private schools, calling it 'difficult stuff' but necessary. A headteacher has urged Starmer to reconsider the private school VAT plans, labeling it a 'tax on parents.'
π΄ Keir Starmer has defended plans for a private school tax as 'difficult stuff' but necessary. What do you think of it? π #BattleForNo10
π΄ Keir Starmer has defended plans for a private school tax as 'difficult stuff' but necessary. What do you think of it? π
"Really difficult decision" not to commit to scrapping two-child limit, says Keir Starmer. Beth Rigby points out it's a choice - could raise tax on the richest #BattleforNo10
Keir Starmer confirms that tomorrow's Labour manifesto will not include a pledge to axe the two-child benefit cap #BattleforNo10
Scrapping the two-child limit on benefits is not in the Labour manifesto, Keir Starmer confirms. βNo it isnβt, and itβs been a really difficult decision.β
Starmer rules out lifting the two-child benefit cap in the Labour manifesto tomorrow.
'It's a tax on parents': Headteacher urges Keir Starmer to rethink private school VAT plans https://t.co/DkzRvAugHa