UK government stands by its pledge on income tax, minister says

Ministers are 'standing by' their income tax pledge. Here's the truth behind the spin

Labour’s general election manifesto was clear. “Labour will not increase taxes on working people, which is why we will not increase national insurance, the basic, higher, or additional rates of income tax, or VAT.” If you take it literally, that promise has already been broken: national insurance contributions (NICs) made by employers were hiked at last year’s Budget, imposing additional costs on businesses of more than £20bn a year. The Governm…

UK government stands by its pledge on income tax, minister says

Britain's ruling Labour Party remains committed to its pre-election tax pledges, including on income tax, minister Nick Thomas-Symonds told Sky News on Friday, ahead of next month's budget.