The ongoing ‘debate’ over national insurance rises continued last week with all parties attempting to put the best deal forward and discredit competitors.

Government, Opposition & Business in National Insurance rise row

A row over National Insurance rises has escalated after business leaders said claims they had been “deceived” into backing Tory plans were “patronising”. Chancellor Alistair Darling accused the Tories of “peddling a deception” after 23 top bosses backed proposals to curb National Insurance increases. (more…)