The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has criticized the Reform and Greens parties for their refusal to address the difficult economic decisions facing the country. The think tank accused the parties of "poisoning" the debate by making unrealistic claims about tax cuts that would cost billions of pounds. The IFS emphasized the need for political parties to acknowledge the painful choices that must be made in order to address economic challenges.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been accused of spreading misinformation about Labour's tax plans by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar. This comes after Chancellor Rishi Sunak faced criticism for falsely claiming that working families would see a £2,000 tax increase under Labour's proposals. Sarwar has called out the government for spreading false information and urged them to focus on addressing the real issues facing the country.