Sir Keir Starmer has promised a Labour government would not raise income tax. 

The Labour leader said he would avoid tax hikes “across the board”, having previously ruled out imposing a wealth tax on the richest in society.

Pushed on whether he would increase income tax, Sir Keir told the Daily Mirror: “No. We will do nothing to increase the burden on working people, whether it comes to tax or anything else.”

The comments came as Westminster braces for Sir Keir to carry out a shadow cabinet reshuffle which is widely expected to take place today. 

MPs are returning to Westminster following their summer break and it is expected that Sir Keir will conduct a mini shake-up of his top team. 

It is thought he will follow Rishi Sunak’s lead and only make minor changes, with senior figures believed to be safe in their roles. 

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