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Today, in parliament Boris Johnson announced that there will be a large increase in National Insurance, with the rise set to impact around 25 million working Britons. When asked if he would oppose or support the National Insurance increase, Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, dodged the question.
His avoidance of providing an answer could mean that the leader of the opposition is open to backing the Prime Minister’s proposal.
It comes amid fears of Mr Johnson suffering a large backbench rebellion as Tory MPs are likely to voice their opposition to the Government’s decision to introduce a tax hike to fund social care.
The decision is coming under scrutiny as this tax rise goes against the Conservative manifesto pledge not to raise National Insurance.
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