Labour leader facing criticism over potential flip flop on eco project spending

Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, is facing accusations of trying to deceive the public as it is rumored that he may reverse his position on the party's £28 billion green spending plan.

The Labour Party had previously pledged to allocate the substantial sum to eco projects by 2028.

Concerns over the massive price tag

Sir Keir and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves are scheduled to meet in the New Year to discuss the possibility of abandoning the policy.

Senior figures within the Labour Party privately admit that the high cost is unpopular among voters and could be used against them by the Conservative Party in the upcoming election campaign.

Tories criticize Sir Keir's stance

Laura Trott, Treasury minister, has criticized Sir Keir for his changing position. She stated, "We won't let Labour pull the wool over people's eyes. Labour's dangerous £28 billion spending spree shows that they haven't really changed. Keir Starmer must be transparent about which taxes he plans to raise to cover this expenditure - income tax, national insurance, VAT, property taxes, or job taxes? Whichever he chooses, hardworking taxpayers will bear the burden, as always with Labour."

Brendan Clarke-Smith, deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, added, "First, he wants to borrow £28 billion to finance this extravagant spending, pushing us into debt and increasing the cost of living and tax burden for every family in the country. Now he's quietly trying to abandon the policy because voters are rightly asking serious questions about it."

Damien Moore, Tory MP, also expressed concern, stating, "This spending spree is absurd. It will place an immense burden on households at a time when everyone is discussing a cost of living crisis."

Labour Party remains committed to £28 billion pledge

The Labour Party has confirmed that their commitment to the £28 billion spending pledge remains unchanged.