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Wealth: Equality

Asked by Ayoub KhanIndependentTreasuryTabled Answered 30 October 2024UIN 10576

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to reduce wealth inequality in the UK.

Answered by James Murray

The Government is committed to making sure everyone pays their fair share of tax, which helps to fund our vital public services.

The UK taxes wealth across many different economic activities, helping to ensure that the most well-off in our society make a fair contribution.

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