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UK Voters See Tax Hikes Likely Whoever Wins Election, Poll Shows.
Document Type
Article
Source
Bloomberg.com. 5/21/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Subject
*Taxation
*Tax incidence
*Tax cuts
Voters
Elections
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Abstract
A recent poll conducted in the UK shows that voters believe there is an equal risk of tax hikes regardless of whether the Labour Party or the Conservative Party wins the upcoming election. The survey found that 43% of respondents expected their taxes to increase under Labour, while 40% anticipated tax hikes under the Conservatives. Interestingly, a small percentage of respondents believed that either party would actually lower taxes, with slightly more favoring Labour in this regard. The poll raises questions about the effectiveness of the Conservative Party's argument against the left-leaning opposition. Additionally, recent surveys have shown that voters prioritize investment in public services over tax cuts. The survey also revealed that while voters were skeptical about both party leaders, they used different terms to describe them. [Extracted from the article]

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