David Blunkett, Labour

Labour MP (Sheffield Brightside & Hillsborough)

David Blunkett's reply

"I’m generally in support of the direction which your tax proposals lead us – how could I not be when I'm in favour of fair taxation? But the proposition of having a differential allowance for those earning less than £18k is not a practical proposition. It takes no account of the tax credits system (which is a reverse income tax, after all) or the fact that many people earning just under £18k a year actually bobble up into the £18k earnings level with overtime - and sometimes with bonuses!"

David Blunkett

Bill Rammell, Labour

Labour MP (Harlow), Bill Rammell's reply

Do you agree in principle with the aforementioned policy?*

*no commitment to act upon the policy

Answer - "No".

In a generic sense, do you believe that the rich should pay more tax and the poor should pay less tax?
Answer - "Yes".

Do you pledge to campaign for income tax reform at the next parliament?*

*not necessarily as specified with the above policy
Answer - "Yes".

John McDonnell, Labour

Labour MP (Hayes & Harlington),
John McDonnell's endorsement and reply

"I support this policy programme".

Our proposed change (2011-2012 onwards):
i) Additional Rate: Over £100,000 (50%)

ii) A tax free personal allowance of £10,000 for anyone earning up to £17,999 a year. The allowance level will remain at £6,475 for those that earn between £18,000 and £100,000.