They believe lifting rates will help pump cash into vital public services as the country recovers from the economic battering unleashed by the coronavirus pandemic. The Treasury is examining possible tax rises ahead of an expected Budget this autumn. Some 74% of those quizzed wanted to see wealth taxed more – including 64% of Conservative voters and 88% of Labour supporters. There was also strong Tory voter support for potential increases to capital gains, pension tax relief and corporation tax. “I’d say to the Chancellor that the public will support these policies if they are introduced in the Budget.

Source: Daily Mirror September 09, 2020 21:00 UTC