Wes Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works'
Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"this is a government that lacks definition and also direction and vision."
— Wes Streeting , Politician
"CGT is in desperate need of reform and the devil will be in the detail of Streeting's proposal."
— Helen Miller , Academic
"Streeting has put forward a good proposal."
— Dan Neidle , Academic
Key People
Adam Jefferies is associated with PKF Littlejohn and comments on tax issues.
Dan Neidle is the founder of Tax Policy Associates.
Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
Wes Streeting is the UK Health Secretary known for his focus on improving safety for cosmetic procedures.
Locations
All Coverage
Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
October 5, 2026 at 10:44 AMHungary government proposes wealth tax on ultra-rich - Reuters
Hungary government proposes wealth tax on ultra-rich Reuters
October 6, 2026 at 02:11 PM'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.
October 7, 2026 at 11:00 PMLandlord's heartbreak as pub shuts down
A pub landlord forced to close down says more venues face similar closures without more tax cuts.
October 7, 2026 at 05:12 AMIrish budget to tackle childcare and energy costs
The threshold at which people start paying the higher income tax rate is also expected to increase.
October 6, 2026 at 05:30 AMSpain PM pins hopes on housing crisis to help win snap election
Calling of a snap election was not a knee-jerk reaction from Pedro Sánchez but a carefully thought-out manoeuvre, Guy Hedgecoe reports from Madrid.
October 5, 2026 at 07:30 PM