Sir Keir Starmer delivered a devastating takedown of Rishi Sunak during today's Prime Minister's Questions, accusing the Conservative leader of peddling "desperate lies" about Labour's tax plans in a dramatic Commons showdown.
The Labour leader eviscerated the Prime Minister's controversial claim that Labour would impose £2,000 in tax rises on every household, branding the assertion as "nonsense from start to finish" and demanding Sunak apologise to the British public.
Treasury Officials Fact-Check Sunak's Claims
In a remarkable development, Treasury officials took the unusual step of clarifying that they had not costed Labour's policies specifically, dealing a significant blow to Sunak's credibility. The Permanent Secretary to the Treasury confirmed that civil servants had merely provided "costings of Labour's policies" rather than endorsing the Conservative Party's political interpretation.
Sir Keir seized upon this clarification, declaring: "The officials have now spoken and they have exposed the truth. The Prime Minister has been caught red-handed misleading the public."
Sunak's Desperate Election Strategy Exposed
Political analysts suggest Sunak's aggressive tactic represents a high-risk strategy as the Conservatives trail significantly in opinion polls. The Prime Minister repeatedly interrupted Starmer during the heated exchange, insisting the £2,000 figure was accurate despite mounting evidence to the contrary.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves added: "This is a Conservative Party in its death throes, resorting to the most desperate measures. They know their time is up and they're trying to take the country down with them."
Public Backlash and Political Fallout
The explosive PMQs session has triggered immediate backlash from opposition parties and political commentators. Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey condemned the Prime Minister's behaviour as "a new low in British politics," while SNP representatives called for an official investigation into the use of civil service resources.
As the general election campaign intensifies, today's dramatic confrontation has raised serious questions about the Conservative Party's campaign tactics and the Prime Minister's credibility with voters.
