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Jonathan Ashworth Accuses Rishi Sunak of Lying About Labour's £2,000 Tax Plans

Jun 5, 2024, 08:30 AM

Jonathan Ashworth, Labour's Shadow Paymaster General, has accused Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of lying about Labour's tax plans during a recent TV debate. Ashworth claims Sunak falsely stated that Labour would increase taxes by £2,000, likening Sunak's behavior to that of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The Treasury has also cast doubt on Sunak's claims, further fueling the controversy. Sunak has denied the accusations, calling the claims 'desperate' and suggesting that Labour is 'rattled.' Ashworth made his remarks during interviews with KayBurley, BBCBreakfast, and NickFerrariLBC.