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BBC Question Time Bosses Forced To Edit Show After Presenter's Labour Manifesto Blunder
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Rachel ReevesShe said Labour had been “completely clear” in their election manifesto that they would not put up NI.But Alexander replied: “We consistently said we’re not raising taxes on working people.”

However, the full sentence in the manifesto says: “Labour will not increase taxes on working people, which is why we will not increase National Insurance, the basic, higher, or additional rates of Income Tax, or VAT.”Bruce and Alexander’s tense exchange was broadcast live on BBC iPlayer as the programme was being recorded.

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