Rachel Reeves Holds Keir Starmer Responsible for Proposed Tax Increases
# Rachel Reeves Blames Keir Starmer for Tax Increase Debacle
## Chancellor Claims Decisions Were Jointly Made with the PM
Rachel Reeves has unequivocally held Keir Starmer accountable for the looming tax hikes affecting pensioners. During a recent meeting of the Treasury Committee, Reeves, the Shadow Chancellor, criticized Starmer for endorsing decisions that would further burden the elderly with increased taxation.
Reeves stated that the proposed changes would impose financial strain on working-class individuals and directly impact their pay. "Extending the threshold freeze would hurt working people," she declared, emphasizing that it "would take more money out of their pay slips." The Shadow Chancellor expressed disappointment, insisting that these financial choices were not merely the fault of the Chancellor but a shared responsibility with Starmer.