Amidst the ongoing economic pressures, Labour firmly articulated its manifesto commitment to not raising taxes on working individuals, maintaining that any changes to national insurance would not infringe upon this promise.
Rachel Reeves emphasized that while the party stands by its commitment not to raise taxes on workers, the landscape for employers' national insurance contributions remains open for discussion, reliant on economic stability.
Critics, including shadow Treasury figures, noted that raising employer national insurance would contradict Labour's original pledges, pointing towards potential political fallout from perceived inconsistencies in tax policies.
Business leaders expressed considerable alarm over proposed tax hikes on employers, warning that such measures could lead to reduced employment opportunities and increased strain on smaller enterprises.
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