Keir Starmer defends Budget choices and tax rises

Millions of people are being urged to take action after Rachel Reeves' Budget delivered what one expert called a “tax tsunami”. The Government confirmed £26 billion worth of tax rises , affecting savers, workers and investors across the country.

But while the changes will hit households from every angle, financial experts say there are still ways to protect your money if you act early. Laura Suter, director of personal finance at AJ Bell, said the Budget left many people worried about their incomes and savings . She said: “The chancellor unleashed £26 billion of tax rises on the public, with much of it landing at the feet of savers, investors and workers.”

She added: “While there’s no doubt that tax increases are coming, there ar

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