Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?
If the chancellor decides to increase NI for employers in the Budget would that be going back on previous promises?
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Starmer may be guilty of semantics, but the Tories know perfectly well that hiking employer national insurance is not a breach of Labour's manifesto pledge because it's in their own campaign document,
UK politics live: Starmer adamant potential national insurance hike won’t break Labour manifesto pledge
Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out increasing employers’ national insurance contributions in the upcoming Budget - despite Labour’s pledge not to raise taxes on working people.The government has faced questions on whether its commitment not to raise national insurance covers employers’ contributions as well as those by employees.
Raising employers’ national insurance would be ‘clear breach’ of Labour manifesto, say Tories – UK politics live
The prime minister said it was ‘very clear’ in the manifesto that Labour would not raise taxes on working people.   09:43 Keir Starmer has has welcomed private investment of £550m to make it easier for people to find a home,
Starmer hints at employer national insurance rise but pledges to keep tax promises for workers
Sir Keir Starmer hints at possible rise in employers' national insurance, while pledging to uphold Labour’s tax promises for workers. Business leaders warn of risks to jobs as the budget approaches.
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“Ministers will argue that if the Treasury does increase the NI rate paid by employers or reduces tax relief on pension contributions, that is not a breach of the manifesto. They have a plausible case,” he added, while being open that he is a former Labour special adviser.
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As the investment summit continues, Labour has launched a consultation into its ‘Invest 2035’ Industrial Strategy. The Green Paper sets out a 10-year plan to improve stability and investment in the UK.
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Rachel Reeves will announce Labour’s first Budget in 15 years later this month, leading one of the most highly-anticipated fiscal events in over a decade. As the chancellor looks to fill the £22bn “black hole” in public spending she announced in late July,
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Business leaders are speaking about against the rumoured "tax on jobs" from Labour ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Autumn Budget on October 30. Yesterday, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds gave the biggest hint yet that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is walking back on his promise to not tax "working people" when it comes to National
Warning rise in National Insurance could hit jobs
Business groups hit out after the chancellor signals she will raise the amount employers pay in National Insurance.
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How could increasing employer National Insurance contributions impact workers?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be considering raising NI contributions for employers in the upcoming budget.