Member

The amendments the Lords have sent us are not about making the policy unworkable, but about making it practical. Voting for these amendments will allow Labour MPs to back their rhetoric with their actions, to back their constituents and to say, “I back hard-working people. I back small businesses. I back local charities. I back graduates. I back people who save responsibly.” By voting against these amendments, Labour MPs will send a different message to their constituents: “If you work hard to make a decent income, we will tax you more. If you work hard to grow your business, we will tax you more. If you save towards dignity in retirement, we will tax you more.” There is a clear choice tonight, Madam Deputy Speaker. I hope that Labour MPs will make the right one.