As the UK faces the challenges of the modern world, effective international development is seen as an important tool for pursuing the country's national interest. But the political debate has persistently revolved around whether Britain should retain the 0.7 per cent aid target it committed to law in 2015. While the TaxPayers’... Read more...
Following the release of Town Hall Rich List 2019 we spoke to locals in Slough about the generous remuneration paid to council executives. Read more...
Following the release of Town Hall Rich List 2019 we spoke to locals in Northampton about the generous remuneration paid to council executives. Read more...
Following the release of Town Hall Rich List 2019 we spoke to locals in Essex about the generous remuneration paid to council executives. Read more...
TPA staff and supporters rallied in Bath ahead of a special cabinet meeting on proposals for a clean air zone tax. We were there to highlight our latest research showing that instead of an ineffective tax on lorries, coaches and minibuses, greater emphasis should be placed on improving the region's... Read more...
The TaxPayers’ Alliance hosted a panel discussion on local authorities’ spending on commercial property and investments on Tuesday 26th. The discussion, and subsequent Q&A, was wide ranging, and included the councillors’ experience of commercial property and other investments, the moral hazard for taxpayers that this may create, and the distortionary... Read more...
The TPA were back in Wales this weekend, Cardiff to be precise, where we joined TPA coordinator Lee Canning to campaign against the 4.5 per cent rise in council tax. Sadly, this is yet another example of a council unable to gets its spending under control and then pleading poverty.... Read more...
The TPA took part in a debate about taxation held at the university, which was a really engaging event. Read more...
A great opportunity to engage with party delegates at a Conservatives party regional conference in Plymouth. Read more...
The TPA visited Brecon to campaign against a proposed 12 per cent rise in council tax by Powys County Council (PCC). Residents in a Band D property will pay an additional £175 in tax for 2019-20 and we argued that is far too high. Read more...
We had the pleasure of speaking to students at the University of Essex in Colchester about the work of the TaxPayers' Alliance. Discussion ranged from the sugar tax to whether or not the government should implement universal basic income. It was great to see so many young people passionate about... Read more...
It was brought to our attention by a supporter that Mansfield District Council will be investing £55 million of borrowed money in commercial property. We have previously written about why such 'investments' are a bad idea. If they make a loss then taxpayers are on the hook for paying off... Read more...
We held a stall at the Basildon Business Expo organised by the Essex Chambers of Commercem where we met with local business people and discussed the work of the TPA. Read more...
A thoroughly enjoyable Saturday in York campaigning for cutting taxes and stopping wasteful government spending. Despite people being engrossed in their Christmas shopping we had a fantastic response from the public. As usual, many pointed out examples of wasteful spending by the local council and our research team will investigate... Read more...
Grassroots campaign manager Harry Fone spoke to sixth form students about the work of the TPA and his own experiences in politics. Read more...
It was great to be back in Haywards Heath alongside local coordinator Charles Amos to speak to residents about wasteful government spending. Conversations quickly turned to the Budget and opinion was quite divided but overall many people were pleased that the personal allowance has been increased. Read more...
Our chief executive John O'Connell addressed students about the TPA's work in Scotland and why he believes lower, simpler taxes are best for the economy. Read more...
The TPA spoke to students from all over the world about our work and current campaigns. Read more...
Later today we will be holding our action day in Southampton to protest proposals by the council to charge operators of lorries, coaches and minibuses £100 each day they drive in Southampton. Read more...
Our grassroots campaign manager Harry Fone took part in a discussion about economic policy as well as speaking to delegates about the work of the TPA. Read more...
Part of the War on Waste tour where we spoke to locals about the high salaries paid to council chief executives. Read more...
We teamed up with a local campaign group to expose wasteful spending at Croydon council. Read more...
Part of the War on Waste tour where we spoke to locals about the high salaries paid to council chief executives Read more...