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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Chancellor favourite Shabana Mahmood backed 50p income tax rate

Shabana Mahmood, widely expected to be Andy Burnham’s choice for the next chancellor, previously called for a 50p highest-rate income tax to target high earners.

As the home secretary prepares for a potential reshuffle to Number 11, resurfaced comments have revealed some of her economic views, which she has rarely shared in her time in government.

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