Labour’s refusal to rule out taxing the family home is a frightening prospect for ordinary Kiwis, says National MP Chris Bishop.

“As Kiwis continue to deal with the cost-of-living consequences of Labour’s high tax, high spend record, it defies belief that its leader can’t rule out piling more costs on Kiwis with a tax on their family home.

“Earlier this month, a former Labour Party advisor publicly confirmed the party had agreed to progress a Capital Gains Tax so it’s unclear why Chris Hipkins can’t bring himself to explain even the most basic detail.

“Similar to last week when Hipkins had to be corrected by Megan Woods on the party’s position on oil and gas, and last month when Kieran McAnulty corrected Hipkins’ position on public-private partnerships, it could be that he just doesn’t know. Or he might just have to wait for permission from Labour’s Policy Council and the Greens.

“Labour crashed the economy, has opposed every measure to get it growing, and has no economic plan except imposing higher taxes on homes, businesses, and savings. Kiwis deserve to know why and how Labour would do this.”

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