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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Nadeem Badshah

Rishi Sunak considers tax cut for top earners after byelection defeats

Prime minister Rishi Sunak leaves Downing Street
Rishi Sunak. The Conservatives may raise the 40% income tax threshold to boost their election prospects. Photograph: Tejas Sandhu/SOPA Images/Shutterstock

Rishi Sunak is considering a tax cut for the 5 million highest earners and reducing stamp duty in an attempt to ease the pressure on his leadership after two historic byelection defeats, it has been reported.

The Conservatives may raise the 40% income tax threshold after Labour’s victory in Mid Bedfordshire, Nadine Dorries’ former seat. It was the largest majority to be overturned at a byelection.

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