Captain U-turn strikes again: Downbeat Keir Starmer complains 'we don't live in an ideal world' as he confirms he WON'T abolish tuition fees, rows back on green pledges, child poverty promises and scr
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Captain U-turn strikes again: Downbeat Keir Starmer complains 'we don't live in an ideal world' as he confirms he WON'T abolish tuition fees, rows back on green pledges, child poverty promises and scr

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A downbeat Sir Keir Starmer defending abandoning a string of Labour policies today - saying the country can no longer afford them. Asked by BBC Radio 4's Today programme if he would consider scrapping the two-child benefit cap, the Labour leader said: 'In an ideal world, of course. Sir Keir Starmer did not accept claims he would have to raise taxes, make spending cuts or change Labour's fiscal rules if his party wins power. Mr Sunak has insisted there is a 'crystal clear' choice for voters at the General Election, warning a Labour government under Sir Keir Starmer would see taxes rises by £2,000 per household.

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