On the recordJune 3, 2026
Every meeting I have is 'who can we tax in order to pay benefits to others'. They're asking the wrong questions.
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Pat McFadden
Labour Party
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bbc.comEditor's note · Context
Criticism of Labour backbenchers' focus on taxation.
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