#welfare-policy

#welfare-policy

Some of the tax rises she is likely to opt for include: Freezing income tax thresholds for an extra two years to 2030, bringing more people into higher tax bands as wages rise Making salary sacrifice schemes less generous including those for pension contributions Bringing in higher tax on the most expensive properties, including a surcharge on the highest value houses A pay-per-mile scheme on electric cars to help fill the tax gap from petrol duty as more people opt for green vehicles.

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Keir Starmer is to remove the whip from MPs for persistent rebellions, starting with at least three of them on Wednesday afternoon.

Work requirements place extra burdens on low-income families but do little to lift them out of poverty.

Setting a work requirement to collect welfare isn’t just about cost reduction; it helps individuals regain dignity and self-respect that comes from having a job.