Labour’s NHS ‘rescue package’ to be paid for by higher taxpayers, says McDonnell

By Rowena Mason Deputy political correspondent

Increase to be funded by 45p rate for £80,000-plus earners and 50p rate over £150k

Labour’s NHS “rescue package” will be funded by higher income tax rates, at 45p for those earning more than £80,000 a year and 50p for those bringing in over £150,000, John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, has said.

He said the higher income tax rates would be in Labour’s manifesto, matching its pledges from the 2017 election.

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