‘Fair’ or a ‘political disaster’? Readers split on whether income tax should rise
- Posted on August 8, 2025
- By The Independent
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‘Fair’ or a ‘political disaster’? Readers split on whether income tax should rise

Our community is split over whether raising income tax is the fairest way to plug Britain’s £50bn budget gap or a risky move that could harm growth and Labour’s political standing