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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Eleni Courea in Apia, Samoa and Jamie Grierson

Keir Starmer hints at tax rises on people with income from assets

Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer has been under pressure to clarify its promise not to increase taxes on working people. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/Reuters

Keir Starmer has hinted at tax rises for those who earn their income from shares and property, saying that they did not fit his definition of “working people”.

Ministers are expected to announce increases in inheritance tax and capital gains tax (CGT) in the budget next week.

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