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David Lynch

Chancellor guided by ‘fairness’, senior minister says of calls for wealth tax

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the Government would be guided by ‘fairness’ on any tax decisions.(Jonathan Brady/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Government will be guided by “fairness” on tax, a senior Cabinet minister said when asked if tax rises are coming in the autumn budget.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander would not rule out tax rises in the budget as she toured the broadcast studios on Sunday morning.

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