Labour and National clash over tax policy as infrastructure spending debate continues
National criticises Labour for ruling out a tax increase while both parties defer difficult spending decisions.
The political debate has shifted into unusual territory, with National arguing that Labour's refusal to consider new taxes is fiscally irresponsible. Both parties appear to be avoiding difficult decisions about how to fund major spending commitments, instead deferring problems for future consideration.
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ANALYSIS: Labour and National taking turns kicking an expensive can down a potholed road
We’ve entered the topsy turvy in which National is arguing Labour is irresponsible for ruling out a tax.