UK PM Starmer warns Farage's "fantasy" fiscal plans would crash the economy

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that Nigel Farage's economic plans would damage the British economy, calling them unrealistic and comparing them to the failed policies of former PM Liz Truss.

Starmer criticized Farage's Reform UK party for promising huge tax cuts without explaining how to pay for them, plans that experts say could cost up to £80 billion.

Farage claims his party now represents working people and accused Starmer of using scare tactics. Though Reform is ahead in polls, Starmer remains more popular personally. He says he's willing to make tough decisions to fix the economy but has also shifted on key welfare and immigration policies in response to public pressure and Farage's rise.

Analysts say Starmer is smart to focus on challenging Farage's economic ideas rather than competing with him on immigration.

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