. Newlyelected Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hinted at imminent tax hikes after Labour swept to power in the General Election, with two key words in his speech revealing they could be on the way soon. Speaking at a Downing Street press conference on Saturday, MrStarmersaid he would have to take "tough decisions" on the issue. Official forecasts suggest there may be a need for major spending cuts over the coming years  with the new government potentially facing difficult choices. Responding to questions today, the Prime Minister said: In relation to the tough decisions, we re going to have to take them and take them early. And we will do that with a raw honesty. But that is not a sort of prelude to saying there s sometaxdecision that we didn t speak about before that we re going to announce now.". . Don't miss..Starmer mocked by Tory MP over 'woeful' election performance. . Sir Keir added: It s about the tough decisions to fix the problem and being honest about what they are. . Mr Starmer said theelectionresult, that sawLabourwin in more than 400 constituencies, gave the party 'a mandate to do politics differently'. He added: I am restless for change and I think and hope that what you ve already seen demonstrates that. . We have been planning for months to hit the ground running. "But look, it is not an overnight exercise changing the country. . . . . Don't miss..Keir Starmer declares Rwanda plan dead and buried as he ruthlessly axes schemeLATESTAwkward moment Robert Peston tells Keir Starmer '80 didn't vote for you'LATESTBBC Question Time viewers baffled as X Factor legend spotted in audienceLATEST. . We use your signup to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read ourPrivacy Policy. The Prime Minister said his government was about delivery, and that 'selfdelivery was yesterday's politics'. He added: We clearly on Thursday got a mandate from all four nations. For the first time in 20plus years, we have a majority in England, in Scotland and in Wales. And that is a clear mandate to govern for all four corners of the United Kingdom. . . . SEARCH. TODAY'S PAPER. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. EXPRESS.CO.UK. Would you like to receive news notifications from Daily Express?
Newly elected Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hints at imminent tax hikes and tough decisions following Labour's general election victory. Starmer emphasizes the need for honesty and change, stating the election result gives the party a mandate to do politics differently. He stresses the importance of fixing problems and delivering on promises.