I clearly believe a lot more than some of my coalition…
“I clearly believe a lot more than some of my coalition colleagues - Tories - in redistribution and using the tax system for that purpose. I also believe in the government having an active role in the economy, which is having an industrial strategy. I'm not a believer in laissez-faire.”
About This Quote
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Advocates progressive taxation and active government economic policy over laissez‑faire
In simple terms: Supports redistribution and industrial strategy
Key Takeaway
Promote fair taxes and strategic industry support
Themes
economics
public policy
taxation
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- legislative proposals
- public debates
- economic reforms
Key Concepts
progressive tax
industrial policy
government intervention
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance between market freedom and government role is ideal?
- How can redistribution be made efficient?
A Different Perspective
Opposition may argue it stifles market freedom