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Treasury questions Sunak’s £2,000 tax claim in election debate

During the first TV debate between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister claimed that 'independent Treasury officials' had stated that Labour would raise taxes for every family by £2,000. However, the Treasury has queried this claim. The debate was watched by around 4.8 million people on ITV, a figure lower than the 6.7 million viewers during the 2019 general election debate. Other popular programs airing at the same time included , England Women's football, Love Island, and Into the Amazon with .

What claim did the PM make during the general election debate?

The PM claimed that 'independent Treasury officials' were behind a claim that Labour would raise taxes for every family by £2,000.

How many people watched the first leaders' debate between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak on ITV?

Around 4.8m people watched the first leaders' debate between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak on ITV.

What were some of the other programs that had a larger audience during the same timeslot as the leaders' debate?

Some of the other programs that had a larger audience during the same timeslot as the leaders' debate included The Great British Sewing Bee, England Women’s football, Love Island, and Into the Amazon with Robson Green.