The election campaign has begun with the Conservatives and Labour clashing over economic issues. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt proposed cutting National Insurance and criticized inheritance tax, while Labour's Rachel Reeves emphasized prudent public spending. The Institute for Fiscal Studies warned that the UK's poor financial state would overshadow the campaign. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer defended his New Deal for Working People, promising significant improvements in workers' rights despite criticism from Unite's Sharon Graham. Starmer also reaffirmed plans to lower the voting age to 16. Rishi Sunak focused on veterans' issues and faced questions about his recent speeches, while other political leaders highlighted their party agendas, marking the start of a heated election season.
The election campaign has begun with the Conservatives and Labour clashing over economic issues.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt proposed cutting National Insurance and criticized inheritance tax, while Labour's Rachel Reeves emphasized prudent public spending.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warned that the UK's poor financial state would overshadow the campaign.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer defended his New Deal for Working People, promising significant improvements in workers' rights despite criticism from Unite's Sharon Graham.
Starmer also reaffirmed plans to lower the voting age to 16.
Rishi Sunak focused on veterans' issues and faced questions about his recent speeches, while other political leaders highlighted their party agendas, marking the start of a heated election season.