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Sir Keir Starmer yesterday opened the door to raising income tax if Labour win the next general election.
He said in an interview that if he became Prime Minister he would bring in a ‘fair taxation system’ for working people.
The Labour leader ducked the question when asked whether this included an increase in the top rate of income tax, currently 45p payable on income over £150,000.
He did not reject the suggestion, saying merely that he would set out Labour’s full taxation plans before the election.
Labour leader Starmer (pictured in 2020) ducked the question when asked if he'd raise taxes
There has been speculation that Sir Keir hopes to revive the 50p top tax rate imposed by the last Labour government.
His comments came a day after he vowed to target the middle classes with tax rises on shares and dividends if he wins the next election.
The Labour
