UK Hospitality warns holiday tax could hurt Labour and tourism

3 articles · Updated · City A.M. · May 3

Ahead of the King's Speech, UKH said a mayor-set levy of £2 a night or 5% could add more than £100 to a two-week break.
Its poll of 10,000 people found 54% opposed the tax and 57% would cancel trips if it added £50, while UKH estimated 33,000 job losses and a £2bn GDP hit.
UKH said backlash could threaten Labour seats including Wes Streeting's, though ministers said the levy's final design is undecided and would help areas reinvest tourism income.

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