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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Watchdog Rebukes Sunak's £2,000 Labour Tax Claim

The UK's statistics watchdog has criticized Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for misleading claims that Labour's tax rises would cost working households £2,000, noting the figure was a four-year total and not fully costed by Treasury officials. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused Sunak of lying, while both parties have pledged not to increase major taxes if elected. The Office for Statistics Regulation emphasized the need for transparent use of statistics in public debate.

via BBC.com|

#labour #osr #politics

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Rishi Sunak's £2,000 Tax Claim Faces Scrutiny and Backlash

A political row has erupted over Rishi Sunak's claim that a Labour government would increase taxes by £2,000 per household over the next four years. The claim, which has been questioned for its credibility and accuracy, has become a focal point of debate. Labour leaders have strongly refuted the figure, calling it a lie, while the Conservatives continue to promote it. The controversy raises questions about the impact and memorability of such claims on voters.

via BBC.com|

#conservative-party #keir-starmer #labour-party

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Rishi Sunak's £2,000 Tax Claim Faces Government Fact-Check and Scrutiny

The UK Treasury contradicted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's claim that Labour's policies would raise taxes by £2,000 per working family, stating that civil servants were not involved in producing the figure. This dispute emerged during a televised debate ahead of the July election, potentially undermining Sunak's integrity pledge. Labour dismissed the tax claim as "nonsense" and accused Sunak of lying about their tax plans.

via CNN|

#election-debate #labour-party #politics

politics2 years ago

IRS Suspends Processing of Pandemic Tax Credit Claims Amidst Surge of Bogus and Questionable Claims

The IRS has announced that it will not accept new claims for pandemic tax credits until at least 2024, leaving taxpayers unable to claim these credits for the foreseeable future. This decision comes as the agency faces a backlog of tax returns and struggles to process the existing claims. The move has raised concerns among taxpayers who were relying on these credits to offset the financial impact of the pandemic.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#deadline #irs #pandemic-tax-credit