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The Daily Debate: Will Labour's new tourist tax make you less likely to take holidays in Britain?

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The Daily Debate: Will Labour's new tourist tax make you less likely to take holidays in Britain? - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Ministers are laying out plans for a massive 'tourist tax' in England, that could add hundreds of pounds to the costs of holidays. Previously a flat fee had been mooted - but it is now set to be a percentage of the cost of overnight stays, with no upper limit. London mayor Sadiq Khan is considering a charge of up to 5 per cent, potentially raising £580million a year for his coffers. To get the final results - and tomorrow's poll - delivered to your inbox, sign up to our Morning Mail newsletter.

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