Ellie Ames 01 July 2024

Poll reveals support for tax increases to boost public services

Poll reveals support for tax increases to boost public services image
Image: Ink Drop / Shutterstock.com

More than half of UK households support investment in public services even if it means they are taxed more, according to new analysis.

As part of research commissioned by abrdn Financial Fairness Trust, around 5,600 households were asked what policies the next government should prioritise.

The majority (56%) supported increased spending on public services even if it meant tax rises for households like theirs, while a quarter (24%) said taxes should be reduced for households like theirs, even if it meant less spending on public services.

But when people were asked what policies the next government should prioritise, the most common answer was a reduction in council tax (43%).

The policy that people were most likely to view as good for the country but not for their own household was more hours of free childcare.

Abrdn Financial Fairness Trust CEO Mubin Haq said: ‘During the election campaign both Labour and the Conservatives have ruled out increases to our major sources of tax.

‘As a result this is likely to mean significant cuts to a number of public services which are already visibly struggling.

‘The public are clear as to which they would prefer – tax increases before public spending cuts, even if this means higher tax rises for their household.’

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Deputy Procurement Manager

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth
£46,206 - £55,992 per annum
Can you see yourself playing an important role in leading the team who procure private sector properties (PRS) and long-term temporary accommodation for homeless families across Richmond and Wandsworth? If so, this is a unique opportunity to work for a gr London, Wandsworth
Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Governance Lawyer - Braintree District Council

Essex County Council
£66354.0000 - £72025.0000 per annum
Governance Lawyer (and Deputy Monitoring Officer)£66,354 - £72,025 per annumFull time, Permanent Closing Date
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Residential Assistant

Essex County Council
£25081.00 - £25395.00 per annum
Residential AssistantPermanent, Full Time£25,081 up to £25,395 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Residential Worker

Essex County Council
£27935.00 - £35344.00 per annum + includes allowance
Residential WorkerPermanent, Full Time£27,935 - £35,344 per annum (including allowance)Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Residential Worker Night Support

Essex County Council
£33014.00 - £41770.00 per annum + includes allowance
Residential Worker Night SupportPermanent, Full Time£33,014 - £41,770 per annum (includes allowance)Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council
Linkedin Banner