Labour MP says that party is committed to 'protecting' working people ahead of budget

Gabrielle Wilde

By Gabrielle Wilde


Published: 25/10/2024

- 13:33

Labour’s manifesto ruled out putting up rates of income tax, employee National Insurance or VAT and said that "working people" would not pay more tax

Labour MP James Murray has doubled down on Labour manifesto pledge to protect working people as he promised to "protect them" ahead of Rachel Reeves' looming budget.

There has been concern over how the Government defines the term, and at which point a person’s wealth means they are not covered by the manifesto pledge.

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