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  1. Various political developments unfold: Andy Burnham's policy is scrutinized by Martin Lewis, while Darren Jones highlights an unfunded digital ID scheme. Meanwhile, foreign aid to Pakistan is announced, and John Healey defends his government's economic approach.
  2. Political figures including Andy Burnham, John Healey, and Kemi Badenoch clashed over national budget policy in Parliament.
  3. Findings from a Resolution Foundation report were studied by Labour ministers in Whitehall to inform budget planning.

Think Tanks Urge Major Tax Switch to Fund Defence Spending

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What happened

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The Resolution Foundation recommended a major tax switch to raise £6 billion to fund increased defence spending. This proposal involves cutting 2p in the pound from national insurance contributions for all workers, while increasing income tax by the same amount to claw back the lost revenue.

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The move is intended to fund major new expenditure and rebuild confidence in public expenditure. While most employees' take-home pay would remain roughly the same, the switch would penalize individuals with other income sources, such as dividends and rental properties.

Findings from a Resolution Foundation report were studied by Labour ministers in Whitehall to inform budget planning, amid political clashes over national budget policy.

From aol.co.uk

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  • Ministry of DefenceSpeculative

    Increased defence spending could lead to higher contracts and demand for military services.

  • British Chambers of CommerceSpeculative

    Increased income tax might raise operational costs for business owners and landlords.

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