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David Lynch

John Healey rejects calls to raise capital gains tax at the Budget

John Healey has rejected calls to hike capital gains tax at the Budget, amid concerns it could hamper economic growth.

Several prominent Labour voices have called in recent months for a rise in the tax, which applies to the profit made from selling off assets like a house or shares.

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