NICs vote: Labour MPs vote for “health tax” on GPs, pharmacies and care homes

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Responding to the Government voting to reject a Liberal Democrat amendment which would have exempted health and care providers from the national insurance rise, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:

“Labour MPs today have voted for a health tax on GPs, dentists, pharmacies, hospices and care homes, and it is patients who will pay the price.

“The Liberal Democrats are proud we have led the fight to exempt health and care providers from this misguided tax hike, and we will not give up now.

“On April 6th worried social care providers and GP surgeries are going to be hit with bills they simply cannot afford. Rachel Reeves must finally see sense, U-turn on this disastrous policy and exempt health and care providers from this damaging jobs tax.”

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

The text of the amendment is here: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/59-01/0194/240194.pdf (found on page 1).