uk tax
Prime Minister and Chancellor "fully committed" to hike despite Tory MPs' unrest
“I don’t want people to think I would do anything to get out of paying what I should be paying.”
The prime minister was urged to scrap the £12 billion a year increase amid concerns for those struggling with the cost of living.
Christopher Chope was one of five Conservative rebels to vote against the plan.
The Match Of the Day presenter is being pursued for tax that it is claimed should have been paid on income received between 2013 and 2018.
Dame Margaret Hodge is leading cross-party moves to stop profit-shifting multinationals benefitting from Rishi Sunak's super deduction.
Leader urged to "take the gloves off" as MPs' frustration grows over his cautious approach.
Chancellor hikes up corporation tax but says companies investing in wake of pandemic will get helping hand.
Income tax thresholds will also be frozen, instead of allowing people to take home more of their pay as had been planned.
It's been reported Rishi Sunak may extend the stamp duty holiday to the end of June.