Treasury spokesman: Those with broadest shoulders should bear burden via 50p tax

Treasury spokesman: Those with broadest shoulders should bear burden via 50p tax

Treasury spokesman: Those with broadest shoulders should bear burden via 50p tax

A Treasury spokesman reaffirms the government's commitment to the 50p tax rate:

"The government is committed to a competitive tax system, but in reducing the deficit, we have always been clear that those with the broadest shoulders should carry the greatest burden."