Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, announced several key tax policy changes during the ITV debate. He confirmed that pensioners would pay tax on state pensions under his leadership. Additionally, Starmer plans to scrap VAT from private schools, impose further taxes on oil and gas companies, and close a loophole on the non-dom tax status. These measures aim to fund the hiring of 6,500 more teachers in state schools. Starmer emphasized that these decisions, particularly the VAT on private schools, were 'tough choices' but necessary. He also assured that Labour would not bring back austerity. His announcement received a round of applause during the debate.
🚨 RETIREMENT TAX: Keir Starmer admitted pensioners under Keir Starmer will pay tax on state pension. #ITVdebate #RetirementTax
🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer vows labour will not bring back austerity #ITVDebate
Round of applause for Sir Keir Starmer's plans to scrap VAT from private schools, further taxes on oil and gas companies and closing a loophole on the non-dom tax status to pay for 6,500 more teachers in state schools. #ITV
🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer says his VAT on private schools is a "tough choice" #ITVDebate
Starmer gets applause for 'tough choice' to end tax breaks for private schools. #itvdebate