Sunak Accused of Lying About Labour's Tax Plans During Heated TV Debate

Keir Starmer claims Prime Minister Rishi Sunak breached the ministerial code by falsely attributing a £2,000 tax rise to Labour's policies.

• Rishi Sunak insisted that Labour's policies would lead to a £2,000 tax rise, citing 'independent Treasury officials'.
• Keir Starmer called Sunak a liar and demanded an apology, saying the Prime Minister knowingly misled the public.
• The Treasury's permanent secretary clarified that the figures used by Sunak were not officially produced by civil servants.
• Viewers and commentators criticized the debate's format, citing insufficient response time and a chaotic structure.
• Polls showed mixed reactions to the debate, with no clear winner and many viewers finding it frustrating.

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