Labour-linked think tank calls for Budget measure to cut 2p from National Insurance and levy it on income

Resolution Foundation says move could raise additional £6bn a year and ‘level the playing field’ on income tax

Labour chancellor also facing calls to raise levies on lawyers, sugar, salt and longhaul flights in the Budget

Labour-linked think tank calls for Budget measure to cut 2p from National Insurance and levy it on income

Rachel Reeves has been urged to ditch her manifesto promise and hike income tax, national insurance or VAT this autumn.

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