That is not entirely true. As far as I can recall, back in 2010, VAT was 15%. It was increased by 33% by the Conservative Government to 20%. That is the most regressive tax of all, hitting everyone, particularly those on very low incomes.
National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Matt Western
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 24 March 2022.
It occurred during Debate on bills on National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) Bill.
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