Jeremy Hunt and Labour Clash Over VAT and Fiscal Plans

Hunt accuses Labour of planning VAT hikes, while Labour insists their policies are fully funded without tax increases.

Jeremy Hunt claims Labour has a secret plan to raise VAT, urging Keir Starmer to rule it out explicitly.
Labour's Rachel Reeves denies any plans to increase VAT, income tax, or National Insurance.
Labour accuses the Conservatives of having a £71 billion black hole in their spending pledges.
Both parties emphasize their commitment to lowering taxes on working people, with differing approaches to funding public services.
The debate over economic policies is set to be a central issue in the upcoming election campaign.