UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declined to rule out the introduction of a wealth tax during recent parliamentary sessions, including Prime Minister's Questions. While Starmer and his spokesman have maintained Labour's manifesto commitments not to raise VAT, income tax, or National Insurance contributions, they have not committed to lifting the current freeze on income tax and National Insurance thresholds. This freeze, originally introduced under the Conservative government, has been criticized for causing fiscal drag by pushing millions of people into higher tax brackets. Additionally, Starmer has not ruled out potential increases in pensions taxation ahead of the Autumn Budget. However, a UK government minister later clarified that Starmer's administration will not introduce a wealth tax, countering calls from some Labour members. The business secretary also dismissed the idea of a wealth tax as "daft" and "unserious," labeling it populism and expressing frustration over its promotion within the party.