I want to see tax on employment come down when the public finances allow.
Wes Streeting: “I want to see tax on employment come down when the public finances allow.”
On the recordJune 21, 2026
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Wes Streeting
Labour Party
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bbc.comEditor's note · Context
On tax policy.
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