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Gillian Keegan: the top rate of tax was a 'political trap' left by Labour
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11:06Now PlayingThe Foreign Office Minister Gillian Keegan told Matt Chorley on Times Radio that the top rate of tax was a political trap left by Labour
"I always knew that it was going to be a political problem. I mean, let's be honest, this was a political trap that was set by Gordon Brown in the dying days of his role as PM, right. And I paid the 50% tax. I was in business then. And I remember how devastating it was because actually, it meant you were paying about 65% tax. And there's something in your mind, which is like, really, you know, only 35% for me? And I'm doing all these hours. I was a business person, then it was set as a political trap."
She said that the additional rate of tax at 45 per cent still wasn't the right measure.
"It's a wrong thing that it's there. But it is a political trap that was left. And you know, right. At this time, it probably wasn't the ultimate time because what it's proven is it's been a distraction. And it's distracted away from a fantastic energy protection plan for businesses and for people for two years. Labour we're talking about six months and not really including businesses. It's the best in Europe, at least. It could even be the best in the world. And it's not been discussed at all...In theory it [the top rate of tax] should never have been there."
She said the Conservatives would come together now to fight Labour
"They'll unite behind the fact that something which has got very little economic value has become a massive political distraction. And the plan which has got a lot in it and a lot of meat in it. It's been completely ignored because of this political distraction. They will 100% be delighted now that we're all Conservatives. We can massively about reducing that poll lead."
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