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Labour Divided on Jobs Tax
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Labour’s leadership is fracturing over a controversial jobs tax, as Wes Streeting pushes for a targeted cut to employer national insurance to boost hiring—especially for young people—while former PM Tony Blair takes aim at the party’s left-wing, calling for lower taxes, less welfare control, and a rethink of Net Zero ambitions. The debate pits interventionist policies against fiscal restraint, with Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden defending the tax as vital for public services, warning of costly trade-offs. The clash reveals a deeper ideological split: should Labour prioritize business incentives or state-led solutions to tackle youth unemployment and inequality?
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