Starmer wins by brushing the Badenoch – Politico taxi tirade

On the front foot: The PM insisted that the work made decisive measures by “rolling up our sleeves” to help. Natch, Starmer piloted the flag for policies, including the increase in the minimum wage. It is also, here is a new one, torn in the conservatives, saying that public services have been “on their knees” on their watch.

Back to the basics: Badenoch, as usual, did not take it, saying that “the only mess is the one he did in his budget”. She accused the government of breaking the confidence of people, highlighting the Budget Liability Bureau (OBR) said that workers’ families could cost more than £ 3,536 in this parliament. “Why should anyone trust him again?” She shouted.

Here is a familiar: Starmer has proven that the oldest lines will be used repeatedly, calling this sum a “fantastic figure (which) is about as much use as Liz Truss’s economic planning”. OBR won’t like it. Even if Truss was in n ° 10 for 49 days and left his duties two and a half years ago, the work will continue to mention the actions of the former PM, which continues to be the Achilles heel of the Conservatives.

Divide the lines: Although there is little lost love between Starmer and Badenoch, the PM suggested that there were more common points on economic policy than they wish. Starmer underlined a Badenoch press conference anchored Tuesday where she refused to say if she would reverse the national insurance changes if she came to power, suggesting a change in labor that she did not like could still be kept under a future conservative government. He castigated his “absurd position” to want additional investments without describing how to pay for this. This is something you can do in opposition, to be fair.

Passing the odor test: Badenoch has tried a different tactic by mentioning the tax increases of the Council and slamming the situation at the Birmingham municipal council managed by the workforce “where there are 17,000 tonnes of waste not collected in the street” due to a strike by bins. Although it is a visual – and sensual – weakness for work, the Prime Minister beat his concerns by highlighting the conservative increases in council taxes. Remember that it is not if the other does!

Haussing an eyebrow: The conservative chief said that his party “had left the fastest economy” for work last year … a lot of laughter on government benches. The argument was not washed in the room, with Starmer describing Badenoch as the “only person on the left” who thinks it. Always eager to quote favorable figures, Starmer stressed the OBR showing growth during this decade – although evigated to mention the forecasts for 2025 was divided by two.