It was a day of drama, in Parliament as MPs once again clashed over alleged hidden tax increases in the Finance Bill 2026 and its swift progression through the House.

Public debate has focused excessively on annual tax changes while paying insufficient attention to government spending and budget priorities.

A lobby has gone to court to stop Finance Bill 2026 provisions, citing higher taxes, living costs, and weaker data protection.

National Assembly to vote on Finance Bill, 2026 this afternoon amid sharp divisions between MPs over new tax measures.

40 legislators voted against the bill. No legislator abstained.