Most UK voters support introducing tax on private jets to help fund essential services

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24 Sep 2026 • 6:04 AM MYT
The Independent
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Most UK voters support introducing tax on private jets to help fund essential services

  • Exclusive polling by More in Common reveals that 79 per cent of British voters support introducing a tax on private jets to help fund essential services.
  • Chancellor John Healey is considering new tax measures to balance the Budget and meet key spending commitments.
  • Proponents estimate that increasing fuel duty and air passenger duty on private aircraft could raise up to £2.7bn per year.
  • The survey indicates that 56 per cent of respondents believe the rich do not pay their fair share of tax.
  • The proposed private jet tax enjoys cross-party support, including 68 per cent of Labour voters and nearly half of Tory and Reform voters.

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