John Healey promises 'fresh hope' in first Budget but polls shows public pessimistic

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : " Meanwhile, Offshore Energies UK urged the Chancellor to bring forward a new Oil and Gas Revenue Levy to replace the 78% Energy Profits Levy from January 2027.
55% : Few want broad tax rises.
55% : A series of "everyday fixes" announced on the eve of the Budget includes replacing the Carers' Allowance cliff edge with a taper and making a 55p tax-free mileage allowance permanent.
54% : Only 4% back a rise in basic-rate income tax and 3% a rise in VAT.
48% : If taxes had to go up, 44% would prefer higher income tax on earnings above £125,000.
40% : Seven in ten think it likely that Labour will increase the taxes they personally pay over the next year, against 17% who think it unlikely.

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