Starmer touts Budget as chance to 'change long-term trajectory' on economic growth

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Credit: Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street

But plans to lift national cap on bus fares from £2 to £3 slammed by green groups for potentially encouraging more polluting cars on UK roads

Keir Starmer has promised Wednesday's Budget will lay the foundations of a "credible long-term plan" for the UK economy, but reiterated some tough decisions would need to be taken on taxes and spending...

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