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Badenoch’s inheritance tax gambit makes no economic sense | Heather Stewart

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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What happened

The Tory leader’s proposal to slash the tax would shovel £6bn of taxpayer money to the already-wealthy Kemi Badenoch’s inheritance tax gambit is a Conservative classic.

Key facts

  • The Tory leader’s proposal to slash the tax would shovel £6bn of taxpayer money to the already-wealthy Kemi Badenoch’s inheritance tax gambit is a Conservative classic.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:16:52 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

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  • Guidance or commentary from the companies and policymakers involved

Coverage timeline

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  1. Beware rightwing economic myths such as ‘maxing out the nation’s credit card’ | Letters

  2. Badenoch’s inheritance tax gambit makes no economic sense | Heather Stewart

  3. Tories accused of prioritising rich voters as Badenoch lays out inheritance tax cut plan

Sources

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