Banking reforms: Tone-deaf that this government is hiking taxes for hard-working families whilst cutting them for banks

9 Dec 2022

EMBARGO: Immediate release

Responding to the Chancellor announcing new reforms to Britain's banking sector, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney said: 

"It's completely tone-deaf that this government is hiking taxes for hard-working families, while slashing taxes and boosting bonuses for the banks.

"The truth is no economic growth ever comes from empty promises made by a Conservative Chancellor.  All we've had from the chaos of recent months is the economy tanking, bills spiralling and then re-hashed statements like today. 

"Our financial services need good and smart regulation, not more promises of slashing red tape, or a race to the bottom."

ENDS

Notes to Editor:

Summary of the reforms:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63905505

 


 

 

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