Starmer's Budget Defense Amidst Fiscal Controversy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to defend the government's budget handling amid accusations against Finance Minister Rachel Reeves of misinformation. Starmer aims to shift focus to welfare reform and regulation. He will highlight economic stability and plans to transition young people from welfare to work.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is poised to defend the government's handling of the budget amidst allegations that Finance Minister Rachel Reeves misled the public. Reeves was accused of fiscal misrepresentation after increasing taxes to plug a perceived fiscal gap, an action now under scrutiny.

Starmer, addressing a London audience, will emphasize the economic trajectory set by recent policy announcements and outline ambitions to transition young people from welfare into employment. He aims to mitigate legislative pushback while maintaining economic stability and safeguarding public services.

The Labour Party leader's speech comes at a time when his party is trailing in opinion polls, facing scrutiny from both the opposition Conservative Party and the right-wing Reform UK. Starmer is seeking to regain political favor despite internal pressures and controversies surrounding the budget projections.

(With inputs from agencies.)