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Philp focused on the impact of tax rises on working people, noting that feedback from the CBI (Confederation of British Industry), the retail sector, and hospitality industry suggests these increases could lead to decreased wages and job losses. He criticized Starmer’s government for initial claims that taxes would not rise significantly, labeling these assertions as false.
Policing and Crime
As for the pledge regarding policing reforms, Philp acknowledged that crime rates, particularly violent crime, have risen since 2010. Although he pointed out that the overall number of recorded crimes has fallen due to improved reporting mechanisms, the conviction rates for serious offenses like rape remain concerningly low.