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Tom Newton Dunn: Rachel Reeves wants to add new council tax bands… plus an income tax cut

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You’re going to tax this. Well, that’s going to tax you. But you have a secret tax bomb. Well, you’ve already got it all figured out, and besides, you’re filthy stinking liars. Apart from the resurrection of St Nigel, I suspect this is the most important takeaway from this week’s general election campaign for about … Read more

Labour’s tax raid on private schools could mean no more Billy Elliots

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The Billy Elliot story could become impossible because of Labour’s plan to impose VAT on private schools, the head of the Royal Ballet School has warned. David Gajadharsingh said the proposed 20 percent tax was likely to “destroy” opportunities for talented children from less affluent backgrounds and could ultimately damage ballet’s reputation in Britain. In … Read more