Starmer refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds

Sir Keir Starmer refuses to rule out extending tax threshold freeze, potentially dragging more people into higher tax rates. Economic pressures from benefit policy U-turns lead experts to predict tax rises in the autumn Budget. The freeze on income tax thresholds since 2021 risks impacting taxpayers, with potential for £7bn raised annually if extended. Starmer's responses on tax policies and potential wealth tax proposals are scrutinized in Parliament.