LABOUR’S left have demanded that Boris Johnson replace his punitive plans to hike up national insurance with a wealth tax to help fund a new national care service.

Ahead of a vote in the Commons on the Prime Minister’s proposals, Socialist Campaign Group secretary Richard Burgon put down an amendment today calling for a progressive tax on those with assets worth over £5 million.

The move was backed by 17 MPs including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and ex-shadow cabinet members including John McDonnell and Diane Abbott.