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HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) BillI fear that my speech may be marginally longer than the Minister’s, but I can assure you, Mr Chair, that it will not be too lengthy, because, as I made clear on Second Reading, we…13 Mar 2024HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) BillNo, I am going to make some progress. The public deserve to know whether the Prime Minister’s commitment to abolish national insurance means tax hikes for pensioners, even higher…13 Mar 2024HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) BillAs I made clear in the previous debate, we support the national insurance reductions that the Bill seeks to deliver. However, the Chancellor followed the announcement of these…13 Mar 2024HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) BillI beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.13 Mar 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) BillI thank the hon. Member for his intervention—I think. He misses the point. The commitment by the Chancellor, the Prime Minister and, I think, the Treasury Ministers, although they…13 Mar 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) BillLet me start by saying that the official Opposition will support the national insurance reductions before us. We have long said that the tax burden on working people is too high…13 Mar 2024HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) BillAs I have made clear throughout the Bill’s consideration, Labour supports the national insurance reductions that it seeks to deliver. I am disappointed, however, that Conservative…13 Mar 2024HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) BillI thank my hon. Friend for bringing us that update from the Treasury Committee about what the Chancellor has been saying. Again, we can see the Chancellor being reckless by…13 Mar 2024HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) BillI thank my hon. Friend for that important intervention, setting out just some of the problems created by this reckless plan that the Conservatives have put out into the public…13 Mar 2024HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) BillI am happy to provide clarification for the hon. Gentleman. We have had an extended debate about this today, where we have made it clear on several occasions that we support the…13 Mar 2024HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) BillThe problem we have with the Chancellor’s announcement is that he has said that in the next Parliament he wants to abolish NI contributions. [Interruption.] The Prime Minister…13 Mar 2024HANSARDCoastal Tourism and Hospitality: Fiscal SupportIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mrs Cummins. I congratulate the hon. Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) on securing this debate on fiscal support for the tourism and…22 Feb 2024HANSARDDraft Social Security (Contributions) (Limits and Thresholds, National Insurance Funds Payments and Extension of Veterans Relief) Regulations 2024
Draft Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2024It is a pleasure to serve on the Committee with you, Sir Charles. I welcome the opportunity to address, on behalf of the Opposition, the measures laid out in the two statutory…07 Feb 2024HANSARDLoan Charge: BankruptcyThe Government’s approach to the loan charge has become a nightmare for ordinary people across the country who are the victims of mis-selling and facing financial ruin. The…06 Feb 2024HANSARD Finance BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. As we have made clear, we would take action if tax changes in other advanced economies threatened to undermine UK competitiveness,…05 Feb 2024HANSARD Finance BillIn speaking to new clause 6, which relates to permanent full expensing, I remind the House of the context in which this Finance Bill was published. It followed the Chancellor’s…05 Feb 2024HANSARD Finance BillI begin by wishing His Majesty the King the very best for a speedy recovery. My colleagues and I are thinking of him and the royal family at this time, and we wish him a swift…05 Feb 2024HANSARDHospitality Sector: Fiscal SupportIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate with you in Chair, Ms Bardell. I begin by congratulating the hon. Member for Stirling (Alyn Smith) on securing this debate on fiscal…31 Jan 2024HANSARDDraft Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Prescription of Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Regulations 2023It is a pleasure to serve on this Committee with you in the Chair, Mrs Murray. I welcome the opportunity to address the draft regulations on behalf of the Opposition. As we know,…24 Jan 2024HANSARD Inheritance TaxFrankly, I think that an increasing number of people across Britain would disagree. The one question that they are going to be asking themselves as we approach the next general…17 Jan 2024