Labour's new Overnight Visitor Levy Bill, announced in Wednesday's King's Speech, will allow English regional mayors to demand tourists pay an extra charge on overnight stays. The surcharge, levelled against accommodation costs, will go towards funding local infrastructure and tourism. But Labour's levy comes despite its pledge to tackle the rising cost of living. Nearly two-thirds of people who 'struggle to make ends meet' disagree with the tax, according to polling from campaign group UKHospitality. And almost three-quarters of holidaymakers say it would stop them holidaying in England, see them cut back on trips, or reduce how much they spend while away. Early modelling suggests the charge could add more than £100 to the cost of a two-week break – with Britons ending up paying £1.6billion in tax increases should the legislation be passed, according to research from Oxford Economics.
Labour is facing a backlash over its new tax on holidays – which it is feared could stop Britons from visiting our traditional seaside resorts .
Holidaymakers, businesses and even Labour backbenchers were yesterday pushing back against the new levy, which will force Britons to pay more for staycations. The new Overnight Visitor Levy Bill, announced in Wednesday's King's Speech, will allow English regional mayors to demand tourists pay an extra charge on overnight stays. The surcharge, levelled against accommodation costs, will go towards funding local infrastructure and tourism. But Labour's levy comes despite its pledge to tackle the rising cost of living.
Nearly two-thirds of people who 'struggle to make ends meet' disagree with the tax, according to polling from campaign group UKHospitality. And almost three-quarters of holidaymakers say it would stop them holidaying in England, see them cut back on trips, or reduce how much they spend while away.
Early modelling suggests the charge could add more than £100 to the cost of a two-week break – with Britons ending up paying £1.6billion in tax increases should the legislation be passed, according to research from Oxford Economics. Pictured: Southend-on-Sea in Esse
Labour Tax On Holidays Backlash Traditional Seaside Resorts Working Families Butlin's Chris Webb Dan Aldridge Ministry Of Housing Communities And Local Government Ukhospitality Oxford Economics
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