Labour leader under fire
Sir Keir Starmer is facing criticism for attempting to deceive the public as reports suggest he may backtrack on his £28 billion green investment plan.
Policy under scrutiny
Labour had promised to allocate the substantial sum to eco projects by 2028. However, Sir Keir and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves are set to hold discussions in the New Year about scrapping the policy.
Concerns over voter sentiment
Senior figures within the Labour Party privately acknowledge that the large price tag is unpopular among voters and could be used against them by the Tories in the upcoming election campaign.
Slammed for being deceptive
Treasury minister Laura Trott criticized Sir Keir for his evasiveness, stating, "We won't let Labour pull the wool over people's eyes. Labour's dangerous £28 billion spending spree shows they haven't really changed."
Questions about funding
Trott further called on Sir Keir to clarify which taxes he plans to raise in order to cover the spending deficit, warning that hardworking taxpayers will ultimately bear the burden.
Tory Party response
Tory Party deputy chairman Brendan Clarke-Smith criticized Sir Keir's approach, stating that he first proposed borrowing £28 billion to fund the spending, which would add to the cost of living and tax burden for families. Now, he is attempting to quietly abandon the policy due to public scrutiny.
Concerns about the impact
Tory MP Damien Moore expressed his disbelief at the spending splurge, warning that it will place a heavy burden on households at a time when many are already struggling with the cost of living.
Labour Party response
The Labour Party has stated that their commitment to the £28 billion investment remains unchanged.
