Sentences with phrase «of a mansion tax»

We don't even know what type of mansion tax we will get.

The Lib Dems are also set to press ahead with their calls for the introduction of a mansion tax on properties worth over # 2 million.

And so far in this campaign, Miliband has distanced himself from New Labour by adopting a series of left - wing policies: abolishing charitable status for private schools; extending the tax on bankers» bonuses; supporting the introduction of a mansion tax on # 2m houses and a so - called Robin Hood tax on financial transactions.

Earlier this year, Mr Cable was still arguing that a one per cent tax on property in excess of # 2million was his preferred form of mansion tax.

The idea of a mansion tax by the back door through vastly inflated council tax bills is nonsense.

«As soon as the result was announced and fears of a mansion tax were allayed, these clients pressed ahead with their plans.

Insisting the rich can afford to pay more, de Blasio has also called for the imposition of a mansion tax on expensive homes in the city.

One lawmaker at the forefront of mansion tax reform is Assemblyman David Buchwald.

For Fogelson, she feels the effects of the mansion tax constantly.

«Finally, we fought for our party policy of mansion tax.

Of course, it's easy to strike out at any jewellery tax, but a stronger variety of mansion tax is a different matter altogether.

George Osborne has ruled out Vince Cable's preferred option of a mansion tax - partly because it would require an expensive new collection system.

Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls has indicated that there would not be a cap on the maximum amount of mansion tax payable.

When Nick Clegg raised the subject of a mansion tax with David Cameron at a Chequers meeting, the Prime Minister appeared to be delighted.

De Blasio put forward a version of the mansion tax proposal, which requires approval by the State Legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo, in mid-2015.

The Chancellor had been in favour of some «watered - down» form of a mansion tax, but the Prime Minister was sensitive to the fact the tax would hit natural Tory supporters the hardest, and would not consent to it.

The idea of a mansion tax is crazy.

I make it 21 to date, including tax - cuts for low - earners, the introduction of a mansion tax, a major council house - building programme, cuts to universal benefits for wealthy pensioners, rent reforms for private tenants, a living wage for public sector workers, and an elected House of Lords.