‘Short-term pain for long-term good’: The budget coming in October will be painful, says UK PM Starmer

Keir Starmer, in his first major speech as British Prime Minister, announced a challenging budget in October, citing the dire financial situation inherited from the previous government. He stressed the necessity of tough decisions and unity to address recent far-right riots. Starmer pledged not to increase income tax, National Insurance, or VAT, focusing on financial fairness.