Labour and taxes: there will be no bigger issue at the next election

Article Abstract:

UK Labor Party leaders Gordon Brown and Tony Blair, claim that Labor has no intention of increasing taxes should it come to power. However, Blair and Brown should be honest with themselves and realize that there would be expectations of increased government spending that could only be funded by taxes.

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Wading through the Brown stuff

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Shadow Prime Minister may feel pressured to make foolish tax cut or tax freeze promises during the next 5 months before the election. However, Brown should project a prudent policy of reserving the right to raise taxes if necessary, despite the flak he will surely take from the Tories.

Public Finance Activities, Fiscal Policy, Tax Reduction, Column, Taxation

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False promises: Labour ought not to be talking so loosely about cutting taxes

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Labour leader Tony Blair, the likely winner of the next election, has not been upfront with voters about the necessity for tax a increase. He is afraid that if he discusses the issue openly, voters will rebel. The elimination of VAT exemptions would be a good place to start.

Government spending policy

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