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Labour MP ties himself in knots explaining tax policy

Labour MP ties himself in knots explaining tax policyNew5 min

One of Labour's most senior MPs has tied himself up in knots trying to explain the party's Capital Gains Tax policy. Willie Jackson seemed unaware whether the proposed CGT will affect small businesses, if they own the property they operate out of. Now, National's piling on the pressure. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Lisa Owen.