Taxes Debate

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Department: HM Treasury
Tuesday 15th July 2025

(1 day, 19 hours ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Livermore Portrait Lord Livermore (Lab)
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I think that history is on my side here. On whether the Chancellor has the courage to do long-term reform and what is right for the British economy, she has shown that, absolutely she has.

Lord Wigley Portrait Lord Wigley (PC)
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My Lords, the Labour First Minister of Wales last week called for a wealth tax. Have the Government heard that, and will they take good notice of the Labour First Minister of Wales?

Lord Livermore Portrait Lord Livermore (Lab)
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We listen carefully to all Budget representations, but as I say, I will not speculate on the next Budget now.