Post by Handyman on Jun 6, 2024 12:10:49 GMT
The Labour Party has already said it will introduce VAT on private schools, a windfall tax on energy companies and tax non-doms.
Keir Starmer speaking as shadow defence secretary John Healey (right) listens during a campaign visit to BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
A Labour minister has struggled to rule out raising other taxes after announcing VAT, income tax and national insurance will not go up.
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey was repeatedly asked if Labour would raise property taxes such as capital gains tax, council tax and stamp duty if his party wins the election - but he would not rule them out.
Labour has said it would introduce VAT on private school fees, a windfall tax on energy companies and make non-doms pay tax on their overseas.
But, when asked on Sky News' Breakfast with Kay Burley programme if Labour would raise other taxes, he said: "None of our plans require us to look at extra tax, but we of course have to see what the true state of the public finances is when we get to open the books."
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Pressed on whether Labour would rule out an increase to property tax, Mr Healey said: "Look, there are dozens and dozens of specific taxes.
"The ones that are most important are those that cost working people the most, those that are facing the highest tax burden now for 70 years."
When Burley pointed out plans can change, he repeated the line that "plans do not require" looking at other tax rises.
"We will not raise the taxes that are most important to working people," he added.
Mr Healey then refused to "go through the list" of specific taxes.
Laura Trott, chief secretary to the Treasury, said Mr Healey's interview "shows once again that Labour won't rule out a swathe of taxes on families", adding: "You name it, Labour will tax it."
IMHO Why don't they tell the Electorate now what they really intend to do, IMHO they will hit you for tax anyway they can,
Keir Starmer speaking as shadow defence secretary John Healey (right) listens during a campaign visit to BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
A Labour minister has struggled to rule out raising other taxes after announcing VAT, income tax and national insurance will not go up.
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey was repeatedly asked if Labour would raise property taxes such as capital gains tax, council tax and stamp duty if his party wins the election - but he would not rule them out.
Labour has said it would introduce VAT on private school fees, a windfall tax on energy companies and make non-doms pay tax on their overseas.
But, when asked on Sky News' Breakfast with Kay Burley programme if Labour would raise other taxes, he said: "None of our plans require us to look at extra tax, but we of course have to see what the true state of the public finances is when we get to open the books."
Live updates - Minister says he 'stands by' Sunak's Labour tax rise claims
Pressed on whether Labour would rule out an increase to property tax, Mr Healey said: "Look, there are dozens and dozens of specific taxes.
"The ones that are most important are those that cost working people the most, those that are facing the highest tax burden now for 70 years."
When Burley pointed out plans can change, he repeated the line that "plans do not require" looking at other tax rises.
"We will not raise the taxes that are most important to working people," he added.
Mr Healey then refused to "go through the list" of specific taxes.
Laura Trott, chief secretary to the Treasury, said Mr Healey's interview "shows once again that Labour won't rule out a swathe of taxes on families", adding: "You name it, Labour will tax it."
IMHO Why don't they tell the Electorate now what they really intend to do, IMHO they will hit you for tax anyway they can,
