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MPs debate IHT as Finance Bill passes second reading

Labour MPs were not expected to abstain on the vote today (December 16)

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 4 min read
MPs debate IHT as Finance Bill passes second reading

MPs are debating Inheritance Tax ahead of a vote on the Finance Bill. The purpose of the Second Reading is to talk about the purpose of the Bill and agree to its general principles. Backbench...

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