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Lord Kinnock Urges 20% VAT on Private Healthcare

8/4/2025

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Lord Kinnock is calling on the UK Government to implement a 20% VAT on private healthcare, a bold move that could raise over £2 billion for the NHS. He believes this step would tackle disparities in healthcare access and is backed by public support, all while staying true to Labour's tax pledges.

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Lord Kinnock is calling on the UK Government to implement a 20% VAT on private healthcare, a bold move that could raise over £2 billion for the NHS. He believes this step would tackle disparities in healthcare access and is backed by public support, all while staying true to Labour's tax pledges.