Party leaders clash over household finances in election debate

Sweden's eight party leaders debated household economics on August 18 ahead of the September 13 election. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson traded competing figures on tax cuts and income, while Sweden Democrat leader Jimmie Akesson pointed to cuts in food VAT, electricity tax and income tax as proof of relief already delivered. Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar argued families with children are paying 10,000 kronor more a month.

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