Tax the rich more to fill black hole in public finances, Labour members tell Starmer
The tax change Starmer is being urged to do to improve UK finances
- Sir Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure to introduce a wealth tax to address a significant shortfall in public finances.
- New polling indicates that 91 per cent of Labour members support taxing the rich more, with 84 per cent also advocating for an end to the two-child benefit cap.
- Senior Labour figures, including Angela Rayner and Anneliese Dodds, have previously urged consideration of wealth taxes as an alternative to departmental cuts.
- The survey also highlights widespread concern among Labour members regarding party discipline, with 74 per cent believing challenging controversial legislation should not result in suspension.
- Critics within the party warn that the leadership is out of step with its membership and risks losing support if it does not adopt a more progressive policy direction.