That narrative that the rise is hurtful to businesses, and thus the economy, has always existed. Of course what changes is what the media choose to report, but

That narrative that the rise is hurtful to businesses, and thus the economy, has always existed. Of course what changes is what the media choose to report, but you'll note that in any case it certainly isn't making a lot of noise that economists are not keen. It's quite a hike and it sends the UK among the highest taxed countries in Europe...