Boris Johnson

Former Conservative MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip

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Higher Taxes Specifically to Fund Health and Care

There have been votes in Parliament on a "Health and Social Care Levy", additional taxes ring-fenced for spending only on Health and Social Care.

Boris Johnson consistently voted for higher taxes specifically to fund health and social care

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Major votes

  • On 14 Sep 2021: Boris Johnson voted for a new 1.25% tax on individuals' earnings or profits to be spent on health and social care. Show vote
  • On 14 Sep 2021: Boris Johnson voted for a new 1.25% tax on individuals' earnings or profits to be spent on health and social care. Show vote
  • On 14 Sep 2021: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Health and Social Care Levy Bill — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 8 Sep 2021: Boris Johnson voted to raise taxes on income and profits to fund health and social care, and, prior to the new tax being levied, to temporarily raise national insurance to fund the NHS. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 29 Mar 2022: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Draft Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2022 Show vote

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