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Labours policy on tax rate

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Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “The 2017 manifesto guaranteed no increase for those earning £80,000 or less but said that the top 5% of earners would be expecte...” ‐taxjournal.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes

The UK Labour party has historically supported progressive taxation and higher tax rates for top earners. In their 2017 general election manifesto, they proposed raising the top tax rate to 50 percent for those earning over £123,000. This policy aligns with their goal of reducing income inequality and funding public services. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

The Labour Party has historically supported progressive taxation, advocating for higher taxes on the wealthy to fund public services and reduce inequality. Raising the top tax rate to 50% aligns with their broader economic policies aimed at redistributing wealth. For instance, under leaders like Jeremy Corbyn, the party proposed similar measures. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but eliminate tax loopholes for top earners

While Labour supports higher taxation on the wealthy, they also advocate for closing tax loopholes as part of broader tax reform to ensure fairness and efficiency in the tax system. This approach is seen as complementary to raising tax rates but not as a substitute for progressive taxation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but eliminate tax loopholes for top earners

While the Labour party would prefer to raise the top tax rate, they would also likely support eliminating tax loopholes for top earners. This is because they believe in a fair tax system where the wealthiest contribute their fair share. For example, in their 2019 general election manifesto, they proposed a series of measures to tackle tax avoidance and evasion. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Labour traditionally opposes policies that favor maintaining lower tax rates for the wealthiest, as it contradicts their principles of fairness and reducing income inequality. Their policy proposals often include increasing taxes on higher earners to fund public services. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

The Labour party has consistently advocated for higher taxes on top earners, so they would strongly disagree with not raising the top tax rate. Their stance on progressive taxation is aimed at reducing income inequality and ensuring that the wealthiest contribute more to public services and social programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, establish a flat rate of tax

The Labour party has historically supported progressive taxation, which means they would strongly disagree with establishing a flat rate of tax. A flat tax rate would disproportionately benefit high-income earners and would not align with the party's goals of reducing income inequality and ensuring that the wealthiest contribute more to public services and social programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, establish a flat rate of tax

Establishing a flat rate of tax is fundamentally at odds with Labour's progressive taxation principles, which aim to tax individuals based on their ability to pay. A flat tax rate would likely be seen as regressive, benefiting higher earners more than lower earners, and contradicting the party's commitment to reducing inequality. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Labour Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 41,649 voters that identify as Labour.

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