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Tax plan questioned by ministers and allies in heated debate
In a crowded session, Lords and MPs argued against a sweeping postwar tax rise. Critics warned the plan burdened the lower and middle classes, endangered commerce, and risked public order, while supporters claimed vast resources were needed to defend the realm and deter France. The discourse touched on economy, alliances, and posterity.
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