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Posts Tagged: Taxation

WATCH: “I don’t recognise that” – Sunak on claim he said he would raise taxes now to cut them before next election

“Given the shock we have had, it would be brave for people to know exactly what was going to happen in three years.”

28 February 2021

WATCH: Shadow Chancellor would “look favourably” at increasing Corporation Tax “if there’s a long-term plan”

But Dodds also says that she “would be concerned at additional taxes on businesses right now, clamping down on confidence in our recovery.”

28 February 2021

WATCH: “Conservatives believe in the importance of community and belonging” – the Chancellor delivers his Conference speech

“Our values are rooted in the fundamental belief that individual freedom enables both the greatest achievement and the gentlest kindness.”

5 October 2020 | 4 comments

“This Government stood between the people and the danger and we always will.” Sunak’s Conference speech – full text.

“I am committing myself to a single priority – to create, support and extend opportunity to as many people as I can.”

5 October 2020 | 21 comments

Rainer Zitelmann: Wealth taxes would be neither popular nor Conservative. Sunak must remember this tomorrow.

Contrary to what members of the Labour Party say, the evidence demonstrates that the public desire for high taxes on the rich is low.

By Rainer Zitelmann | 7 July 2020 | 80 comments

Nola Leach: The Chancellor must end the tax system’s discrimination against families

Britain imposes uniquely heavy burdens on low-income workers with dependants, which create a huge drag on social mobility. Profound reform is needed.

By Nola Leach | 4 March 2020 | 6 comments

Judy Terry: Tourism doesn’t just happen – the industry can not be taken for granted

There is a misguided belief that the sector is an easy route to raising tax revenues. Businesses and second home owners are being penalised.

By Judy Terry | 28 November 2019 | 29 comments

Sam Robinson: Raising the NationaI Insurance threshold is an opportunity to make the tax system fairer

A full merger is the logical destination. That would be simpler, more honest and more modern.

By Sam Robinson | 23 November 2019 | 33 comments

Terry Barnes: The Australian election looks closer than might have been expected

Labour is still the favourite. Scott Morrison, the new Prime Minister, has had success in binding wounds and campaigning effectively.

By Terry Barnes | 17 May 2019 | 10 comments

Neva Sadikoglu-Novaky and Jonathan Werran: Brexit gives the chance to have full fiscal devolution. Let’s take it.

Through tax competition, we could truly have a real Northern Powerhouse and give cities in the north a fairer chance against London and the south east.

By Neva Sadikoglu-Novaky and Jonathan Werran | 7 May 2019 | 13 comments

Ben Houchen: Free Ports would allow leaving the EU to boost the most deprived regions of the UK

The new Shared Prosperity Fund, which will replace EU funding into the regions, is a great opportunity to put areas like mine back in control.

By Ben Houchen | 11 January 2019 | 49 comments

What Americans can teach us about local democracy

It should be easier to call local referendums in the UK. Politics is too important to be left to the politicians.

By Harry Phibbs | 9 November 2018 | 33 comments

WATCH: Cooper on the reasoning behind her vote against the Labour leadership on tax cuts

The former shadow home secretary speaks of the need for a “plan that is fair”.

4 November 2018 | 4 comments

Is the Marxist Shadow Chancellor really backing tax cuts for the rich?

The Budget has prompted further disarray in the Labour Party. But they do show a willingness to “compromise with the electorate”.

By Harry Phibbs | 31 October 2018 | 23 comments

“Under this Conservative Government austerity is coming to an end – but discipline will remain.” – Hammond’s Budget speech, full text

“Now we have reached a defining moment on this, long, hard journey. Opening a new chapter in our country’s economic history.”

29 October 2018

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