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Badenoch and PM spar over 'modest income' tax pledge

Badenoch and PM spar over 'modest income' tax pledge

In a political debate, Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch and the UK Prime Minister sparred over a tax pledge to protect people with "modest" incomes. Badenoch claimed that those on "modest" incomes would be shielded from tax increases. However, the Conservative party has reportedly criticized ministers for being unable to clearly define who constitutes a "modest" income. The dispute highlights the government's challenge in balancing tax policies and addressing the concerns of various income groups amidst the ongoing cost-of-living crisis in the UK. The lack of a clear definition for "modest" income has raised questions about the feasibility and targeting of the proposed tax protection measures. The debate underscores the complexities involved in crafting effective tax policies that address the needs of different socioeconomic segments of the population.

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