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LABOUR called on the government today to reverse an estimated £1.3 billion “bung” to second-home-owners and landlords.
The party accused the Treasury of trying to sneak the announcement through after Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s summer economic update on Wednesday.
The update was blasted by Labour and trade unions for its poor targeting of financial support, leaving out many businesses and millions of people who are struggling financially during the coronavirus pandemic.
CLAUDIA WEBBE argues that Burnham’s U-turn on tackling greedy landlords has let the country down
Burnham urged to raise taxes on banks after Barclays reveals 30% rise in pre-tax profits
CAROL WILCOX argues for the proper implementation of the land value tax, which could see unused plots sold off and landlords priced out of landlordism, potentially resolving the housing and planning crises