UK Election Heats Up as Tories and Labour Clash Over Tax Policies
Accusations of secret tax plans and economic mismanagement dominate the campaign as opinion polls predict a Labour landslide.
- Chancellor Jeremy Hunt labels Labour's tax strategy as 'taxtopia' while Labour dismisses Tory claims as 'desperate'.
- Labour leader Keir Starmer categorically rules out capital gains tax on family homes, calling the Tory accusations baseless.
- Opinion polls suggest a significant lead for Labour, with potential electoral extinction for the Conservatives.
- Tories warn that voting for Nigel Farage's Reform UK could inadvertently hand Labour unchecked power.
- Labour focuses on NHS reforms, claiming Tory policies could lead to 10 million on waiting lists.
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