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DIB poll calls for chancellor to drop NI hike

The latest DIB online poll asked: What measure do you think Chancellor Rishi Sunak should take to help people through the current cost of living crisis?

The latest DIB online poll asked: What measure do you think Chancellor Rishi Sunak should take to help people through the current cost of living crisis?

Scrapping the planned National Insurance hike was overwhelmingly seen as the most effective way of supporting people through the challenging economic circumstances we currently face.

57% of respondents backed the idea of abandoning the proposal which has been described as a ‘tax on jobs’ by DIB Group Chairman and Chief Executive Frank McKenna. 23% thought an increase in Universal Credit would be more effective, with 20% opting to do away with the ‘green’ levy on energy bills.  

To take this week’s DIB poll please CLICK HERE.

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