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Sophie Wingate

Wes Streeting pledges wealth tax as he prepares for Labour leadership bid

Wes Streeting giving his resignation speech in the House of Commons (House of Commons/UK Parliament) - (PA Wire)

Former health secretary Wes Streeting has set out plans for a wealth tax that would see capital gains tax equalised with income tax.

Mr Streeting, who had made clear he intends to stand in any leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer, said the current system is not fair and penalises work.

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