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Stats watchdog criticises PM’s misleading tax claim

The statistics watchdog has raised concerns over the Prime Minister's claim of paying £2,000 in taxes, stating that most individuals would not be aware that this figure was accumulated over a span of four years.

What did the stats watchdog criticize the Prime Minister for?

The stats watchdog criticized the Prime Minister for claiming £2,000 in taxes without clarifying that it covered a four-year period.

Why did the stats watchdog find issue with the Prime Minister's tax claim?

The stats watchdog found issue with the Prime Minister's tax claim because most people would have no way of knowing that the estimate covered a four-year period.

What impact could the lack of clarification on the tax claim have on the public's perception?

The lack of clarification on the tax claim could lead to confusion and potentially mislead the public about the Prime Minister's tax situation.