Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out freezing income tax thresholds when asked about the upcoming Budget .

The Prime Minister dodged questions about the Chancellor’s plans from Tory leader Kemi Badenoch in the Commons on Wednesday.

Rachel Reeves is understood to be planning a series of tax raids in her statement on November 26 in a bid to plug a budget black hole of up to £39billion.

Speaking during Prime Minister's Questions, Ms Badenoch said: "This is the first Budget to unravel before it's even been delivered. The Chancellor's cluelessness, I'm afraid, is damaging the economy now.

"The Prime Minister needs to end this shambles. So, can he confirm today that he won't break another promise by freezing income tax thresholds?"

Sir Keir replied: "The Budget is one week today

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