Labour's Tax Conundrum: A Question of Fairness or Politics? Shabana Mahmood's long held views on a 50p income tax rate have resurfaced, casting a spotlight on Labour's handling of taxation.
As the incoming prime minister's favourite to take up the chancellor role, Ms Mahmood's economic views are under scrutiny.
In 2014, during a House of Commons debate, Ms Mahmood criticized the Conservative government's decision to reduce the additional rate from 50p to 45p.