The Daily Mail's "Daily Debate" feature asks readers whether Labour's new "tourist tax", championed by regional mayors including Greater Manchester's Andy Burnham, will discourage them from holidaying in Britain. The levy has been welcomed by Labour mayors as a boost to local finances, but the hospitality industry has warned it could trigger a jobs "catastrophe", with businesses and families facing higher costs at a time when household budgets are already stretched.

The scheme is reported to be worth around £1.6 billion, with London mayor Sadiq Khan potentially raising as much as £580 million from the charge in the capital alone. Critics argue the tax will push up the cost of staycations for ordinary families, while supporters in Labour-run city regions see it as a valuable new revenue stream for local services and infrastructure.