the UK needs to raise taxes not cut them – here's why
- Written by Paul Whiteley, Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex
Taxation has turned out to be the main issue dividing the two candidates in the current Conservative Party leadership contest. While Rishi Sunak wants to hold off making tax cuts until after the cost of living crisis has been tackled, Liz Truss wants immediate reductions. She believes cutting taxes will not cause further rises in...