Reform UK presses the government over proposals linked to funding social care, calling on the Prime Minister to reject what it describes as an “£18bn death tax.” In a statement reported by the outlet, Reform UK’s Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick urges the Prime Minister to “rule out this tax,” saying that doing so would “end the uncertainty” and address public concerns. The claim centers on the figure of £18bn, which Reform UK associates with the proposed measure to support social care spending. Reform UK also accuses the Prime Minister of “insult,” indicating the party believes the issue is being handled inappropriately, though specific details of the criticism are not included in the available excerpts. The reported calls focus on providing clarity and ruling out the measure rather than discussing alternative funding plans. The summary reflects the account from the cited coverage and does not include additional confirmation or commentary from the government in the provided material.
Reform UK urges PM to rule out proposed social care “death tax”
Reform UK presses the government over proposals linked to funding social care, calling on the Prime Minister to reject what it describes as an “£18bn death tax.” In a statement reported by the outlet,...
- Reform UK calls on the Prime Minister to rule out a proposed social care funding measure it describes as an “£18bn death tax.”
- Reform UK Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick makes the demand publicly.
- Jenrick says ruling it out would end “uncertainty” and “worry.”
- Reform UK accuses the Prime Minister of “insult.”
Reform UK's Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick called on the Prime Minister to 'rule out this tax, end the uncertainty, end the worry today'.
1 hour agoReform UK's Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick called on the Prime Minister to 'rule out this tax, end the uncertainty, end the worry today'.
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