this is bbc news. the headlines. mps are due to vote on the government's controversial plan to raise national insurance to fund the nhs and social care. this is the scene in the house of commons. the government has been defending the plan. the government has over £507 billion to the nation and in the course of the whole of fighting the pandemic. it is in that sense broad—based and it is been recognised to be by reputable independent commentators a broad—based approach. the tax, which breaks a manifesto pledge, has come under attack from labour — they say it is an "unfair" burden on working people. the chancellors tax on jobs just doesn't let down those needing care or working in the care sector,