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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tom Watling

Boris Johnson demands inheritance tax cut for baby boomers to pass down ‘colossal’ wealth

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Boris Johnson has demanded a cut to inheritance tax in the upcoming Autumn Budget, claiming that it is fair the “colossal wealth” accrued by the elder British generations is passed down to their children.

The former prime minister issued his plea after sources confirmed to The Independent that cutting inheritance tax and taxes for small businesses is under consideration.

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