Wes Streeting has become the latest minister embroiled in the confusion about Labour's definition of working people. He stated, 'I am a working person. Last time I checked I was working very hard.' His comment highlights the ongoing struggle within the party to define who qualifies as a working person, especially amid their manifesto pledge to protect low and middle-income individuals from tax increases.
The Labour party promised not to increase taxes on working people, ruling out hikes in income tax, national insurance, and VAT for this group. However, the term 'working people' remains ambiguous, causing misunderstandings, notably when Sir Keir Starmer claimed landlords don't fall under this category, leading to disputes within the party.
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