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When Sunak took over No 10 he boasted the Tories 'Were the party of low taxes' but is that actually the case?

Tax levels in the UK are at their highest since records began 70 years ago - and are unlikely to come down, a leading think tank says.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) forecasts taxes will amount to about 37% of national income by the next general election, due in 2024.

The IFS report - on the eve of the Conservative conference - has reignited calls for tax cuts from Tory MPs.

The government says taming price rises is its priority.

Next year, the government will collect upwards of £100bn more in tax compared to pre-2019 levels, the IFS says.

This is not a direct consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, when government spending surged to keep the economy afloat, the think tank argues.

Instead, it reflects decisions to increase government spending, the UK's ageing population and pressures on the health service.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-66945729