LABOUR’S “holiday tax” threatens to heap more misery on working families, it has been claimed.
deputy leader has blasted the proposed visitor levy which could add an .
Labour’s ‘holiday tax’ threatens to heap more misery on working families, it was claimedCredit: Alamy
Richard Tice has slammed plans for a visitor levy that could add £100 to a two-week holidayCredit: PA
His warning comes as two hundred bosses of leading accommodation firms including Butlin’s, Haven and Parkdean Resorts warned the government over the move in a scathing letter.
Mr Tice said: “This is simply another tax on working families and British businesses at a time when people already face mounting pressures on their household budgets.
“Travelling within your own country should not come with another hidden charge tacked on at the end of your holiday.
“The government should focus on economic growth rather than penalising Brits for taking a holiday.”
Sir has repeatedly said that his number one priority is easing the cost of living pressures on the public.
The Chancellor said in last year’s Budget that English regional mayors will have the powers to introduce visitor surcharges on overnight stays in , Airbnbs and holiday lets.
The plans are to give mayors and local authorities more funds to invest in infrastructure projects.
UK Hospitality chief Kate Nicholls said: “Our guesthouses, B&Bs and hotels are already struggling with crippling rates bills and this will hit hard working families, communities and make worse.”
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