A recent poll indicates that 56% of voters perceive Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer as 'not very honest' regarding the party’s tax plans, with concerns about potential tax increases, including inheritance tax, under the guise of filling a £22 billion budget shortfall. Starmer faces criticism from Tory leadership candidate Dame Priti Patel, who labeled his government a 'nasty financial assault' on pensioners due to the decision to scale back winter fuel payments, calling his speech 'feeble' and 'dishonest.' In her campaign launch, Patel emphasized her commitment to supporting pensioners and criticized Starmer's handling of the economy. Starmer acknowledged that the upcoming October budget would be 'painful' and hinted at necessary tax hikes, countering claims of economic mismanagement by previous Conservative governments. As Patel and other leadership contenders vie for support, the Conservative Party is preparing for a series of eliminations leading up to the final candidate selection in November. The political landscape remains tense as both parties grapple with public perceptions of honesty and fiscal responsibility.