U.K. scraps tax cut for wealthy that sparked market turmoil

In a dramatic about-face, Treasury chief Kwasi Kwarteng abandoned plans to scrap the top 45% rate of income tax paid on earnings above 150,000 pounds a year.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.

The U-turn came after a growing number of Conservative lawmakers, including former ministers with broad influence, turned on the government’s tax plans.Article contenttap here to see other videos from our team“I can’t support the 45p tax removal when nurses are struggling to pay their bills,” Tory lawmaker Maria Caulfield said.

She also said the decision to abolish the top tax rate had been taken by Kwarteng alone. On Monday, Truss’ spokesman said the prime minister still had confidence in her embattled Treasury chief. Truss and Kwarteng insist that their plan will deliver a growing economy and eventually bring in more tax revenue, offsetting the cost of borrowing to fund the current cuts. But they also have signaled that public spending will need to be slashed to keep government debt under control.Article content

Kwarteng has promised to set out a medium-term fiscal plan on Nov. 23, alongside an economic forecast from the independent Office for Budget Responsibility.

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U.K. scraps tax cut for wealthy that sparked market turmoilThe British government on Monday dropped plans to cut income tax for top earners, part of a package of unfunded cuts unveiled only days ago that sparked turmoil on financial markets and sent the pound to record lows. Tories can't wait to cut taxes for the rich. Too bad it's terrible for the economy. Brilliant. First thing this new hard conservative PM does, and it's a disaster. Trickle down does not and has never worked...
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U.K. scraps tax cut for wealthy that sparked market turmoilThe British government on Monday dropped plans to cut income tax for top earners, which sparked turmoil on financial markets. A good signal for would be Thatcherites in this country to avoid experimenting with grade 10 level economics. They havnt changed their mind nor ideology. This is forced retreat, it is unlikely to grow any new ethics or morals amongst these conservatives/libertarians. Get used to it. Trickle down economics coming soon to a Pierre Pollievere Canada near you in 2025
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