Kemi Badenoch urged the Prime Minister to reaffirm the commitment to not extend the freeze on income tax, emphasizing the economic concerns that have led to an emergency budget next week. Sir Keir Starmer refrained from echoing the Chancellor's pledge during a Commons session, facing criticism from Badenoch regarding his position on hospices and taxes. MPs rejected proposals to exempt charities and care providers from National Insurance increases, with the amendment defeated by a substantial margin. Starmer defended the government's economic record, noting that there has been record investment and wages are rising faster than prices despite ongoing financial challenges.