Tax the rich more to fill black hole in public finances, Labour members tell Starmer
Starmer under growing pressure to introduce wealth tax
- Sir Keir Starmer is facing increased 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 favouring an end to the two-child benefit cap.
- Senior Labour figures, including Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and former shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds, have previously advocated for wealth taxes.
- The survey also highlights widespread concern among Labour members regarding party discipline, with 74 per cent believing challenging controversial legislation such as welfare cuts should not result in suspension.
- Critics within the party, including former MPs, say that the leadership is out of touch with its membership and must alter its approach to avoid losing support.