Sun, 28 Sep 2025

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 Watch: PM repeatedly asked if he will rule out VAT rise in Budget

BBC's Laura Kuenssberg quizzed the prime minister on his government's tax plans ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget in November.

* Sir Keir Starmer was repeatedly questioned on whether VAT could be increased in the upcoming Budget, but he said "the manifesto stands" and more would be revealed at the time.
* Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to have to raise taxes or cut spending in November to meet her own borrowing rules.
* Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell has died aged 84.
* The Reform UK leader appeared before a US House Judiciary Committee to discuss freedom of speech and online safety laws.
* MPs are debating the third reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
* Baroness Casey said "we need to reset" the commitment to looking after children.
* Mel Stride was pushed to say sorry for Liz Truss's mini-budget.
* Reform UK's Sarah Pochin defended her party's call for a burka ban.
* Local elections are being held, with results coming in from areas including Runcorn and Staffordshire.
* The Chancellor said those who can't work "should be properly supported".
* Protesters disrupted the House of Lords during a debate.
* The prime minister visited HMS Vanguard on its return to UK waters after over 200 days at sea.
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