Rachael Maskell has proposed a wealth tax to address the £5 billion cost of the Prime Minister's shelved welfare reforms. This follows a significant rebellion within the Labour Party where 42 MPs voted against the government's controversial benefit cuts. While the welfare reform bill did pass its second reading, the internal dissent reflects greater discontent within the party regarding welfare policy direction and the financial equity among citizens. Maskell emphasized the need for wealthier individuals to contribute more without burdening those less able to afford it.
Rachael Maskell, leading the Labour rebellion, proposed a wealth tax to cover the £5 billion cost of the government's welfare reforms being shelved. This rebellion highlights internal party discord and differing views on the future direction of welfare policy.
The Prime Minister faced significant political repercussions, as 42 Labour MPs rebelled against his welfare reform bill, marking the largest dissent since his leadership began. The bill nevertheless passed but underscored tensions within the party.
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