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UK leader Keir Starmer backs his Treasury chief over claims she misled the public about the economy

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves against opposition claims that she misled the public and markets before unveiling a tax-raising budget. Critics allege Reeves warned of major tax hikes despite already knowing public finances were improving. Reeves denies wrongdoing, saying the OBRs downgraded productivity forecast still created a significant budget gap.