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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

Brexit to blame for Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes, Labour MP claims

A Labour MP has blamed Brexit for Rachel Reeves’ tax-hiking Budget last October, adding that he hopes Britain rejoins the European Union in his lifetime.

Andrew Lewin said leaving the EU has left Britain £40bn poorer per year, adding that “were we still members… there would not have been a single tax rise”.

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