Andy Burnham to cut income tax for some people, report says

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : We can pay for it by making the tax system fairer - starting with capital gains and the billions we currently hand to banks in interest."
52% : Andy Burnham and John Healey are reviewing proposals to pay for an increase in the personal allowance by gradually bringing CGT in line with income tax, The Telegraph reported.
49% : The move would be balanced by an increase in Capital Gains Tax Labour is considering proposals to cut income tax for lower earners by raising capital gains tax (CGT), according to a report.
47% : A Treasury spokesperson said: "As has always been the case, decisions on tax are a matter for the Chancellor to set out at fiscal events, rather than routinely commenting on rumour, speculation or proposals.

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