Press releases

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to the latest universal credit statistics

For immediate release Responding to the latest universal credit statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“The latest universal credit statistics should send a shiver down the spine of government ministers.“Britain is sleepwalking into a culture of worklessness, with millions of... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to resident doctors voting to strike

For immediate release Responding to resident doctors voting to strike, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“Taxpayers will be dismayed that junior doctors are threatening to walk out again, causing more disruption and delay for patients.“Despite multiple inflation busting pay rises over the last few years and record... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to final report on four day week

For immediate release Responding to the final report on the four day week in South Cambridgeshire District Council, Elliot Keck, head of campaigns of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “South Cambridgeshire council has nowhere to hide after this bruising consultation completely collapses its case for the four day week. “Wheeling out... Read more...

Leader of the opposition cites TaxPayers’ Alliance research

For immediate release Responding to the mention of TaxPayers’ Alliance research in the House of Commons by the leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch, John O'Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“It's encouraging to hear the leader of the opposition stand up for taxpayers given the ballooning benefits bill.“The... Read more...

REVEALED: Number of PIP claimants in England and Wales

Embargoed: 22:30, Sunday 29th June 2025 Almost one in ten Brits receive personal independence payments in England and Wales. Local authority area with highest number of claimants according to latest data is Blaenau Gwent, Wales, with 211 per 1,000. New benefits dashboard from the TaxPayers’ Alliance reveals dramatic increase in... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to further delay to HS2

For immediate release Responding to the announcement of a further delay to the delivery of HS2, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“Yet another delay to HS2 will do absolutely nothing to reassure taxpayers that this project can finally be brought back on track.“While it is welcome to... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to spending review

For immediate release   Responding to the spending review, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“We now know there is going to continue to be harsh austerity for taxpayers as they stare down the barrel of yet more devastating tax hikes in the Autumn, all to fund a... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to Kemi Badenoch’s speech on ECHR

For immediate release Responding to Kemi Badenoch’s speech on the ECHR, Elliot Keck, head of campaigns of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“Taxpayers will find it encouraging that leading politicians are waking up to the way in which the quangocracy at home and abroad is acting as a barrier to democratic decision... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to Keir Starmer refusing to rule out tax rises

For immediate release Responding to Keir Starmer refusing to rule out further tax rises at PMQs, John O’Connell chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“Taxpayers will be rightly nervous to hear the prime minister refuse to rule out further tax rises this year.“After clobbering small businesses and farmers, this government... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to Gary Lineker leaving the BBC

For immediate release Responding to the resignation of Gary Lineker, Elliot Keck, head of campaigns of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“Licence fee payers will be breathing a sigh of relief at the departure of Gary Lineker from their TV screens.“For too long, Lineker has been an embarrassment for the BBC, flouting... Read more...

Covid inquiry set to cost £227 million, says TaxPayers’ Alliance

Embargoed: 17:00, Saturday 10th May 2025   Covid inquiry now set to cost £227 million, or £158,269 per day, in latest estimate produced by TaxPayers’ Alliance. Covid inquiry to be the most expensive statutory inquiry on record, both in terms of total spend and daily spend. This is the fourth... Read more...

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to appointment of government commissioners in Spelthorne council

For immediate release Responding to the appointment of government commissioners to oversee Spelthorne council, Benjamin Elks, grassroots development manager of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:“The appointment of government commissioners to oversee Spelthorne council is a damning indictment of failings by successive administrations. “Years of town hall know-nothings gambling with property speculation... Read more...

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