Former cabinet minister Stephen Byers on Monday condemned the 50p top rate of tax announced in last week’s Budget as “political positioning and tactical manoeuvring”.
He argued that it would dent Britain’s reputation as a global business centre.
UK Budget 2009
Byers condemns Labour’s 50p tax rate
By Brian Groom and George Parker
Published: April 27 2009 22:27 | Last updated: April 27 2009 23:38
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