- UK Labour opposition considering VAT increase as a potential option for tax rises
- Labour has committed to no personal income or NIC tax rises if they win the upcoming general election
- The next UK government will face tough public finances outlook
- VAT is the third major tax in the UK after income tax and NIC
- In 2010, the Conservatives raised VAT to 20% to tackle record debts
- Labour has also mentioned ending VAT exemption for private schools
Source: vatcalc.com
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