Reacting to the news that the Welsh Government wasted taxpayers' on ludicrous items such as luxury yachtwear and shopping at Victoria's Secret and iTunes, Lee Canning, Wales Coordinator for the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "Taxpayers' money is meant to pay for essential services. Hard-pressed families across Wales will be shocked to the core that part of... Read more...
The TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA) renews its call for the Government to abandon the proposed Sugar Tax, as new research reveals the damaging impact that this pernicious tax could have on the economy. Our research looks at the effect that the tax in Mexico had on jobs and economic output. If... Read more...
Reacting to the news that the British Medical Association have voted to reject the new contract agreement with the Government, Alex Wild, Research Director at the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "This dispute has gone on for far too long and it’s patients who have been paying the price. Neither the government... Read more...
According to breaking reports, the British Medical Association have voted to reject the new contract agreement with the Government. The TaxPayers' Alliance has spokesmen available to comment on the ongoing dispute and its effects on hard-pressed taxpayers and patients.Alex Wild, Research Director of the TaxPayers' Alliance, has written and commented widely... Read more...
With the United Kingdom voting to leave the European Union, it is essential that politicians put together a plan for growth that ensures the security and stability of the economy as we negotiate the best possible deal. It is critical that the government sends the right signals to quash any... Read more...
Responding to Mr Osborne's interview with the Financial Times where he reveals his plans to cut Corporation Tax, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "The Chancellor is absolutely right to be considering a big cut to Corporation Tax, as it would show that the UK is ready... Read more...
Commenting on the referendum result, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "The British people have spoken and given our political leaders their instructions. There is clearly a lot of work ahead for the Government as it seeks to disentangle the decades of directives and reams of regulation... Read more...
Commenting on George Osborne's threats of massive tax rises in the event of the country voting to leave the EU at next week's referendum, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "Almost all of the tax increases being threatened would be a clear breach of the manifesto on... Read more...
The TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA) today renews its call for the Government to abandon its proposed Sugar Tax, as new research reveals that it is unlikely to have any discernible impact on calorie intake.The TPA examined the impact of the similar tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in Mexico, which is cited as a roaring success... Read more...
The TaxPayers' Alliance reveals today that despite the government's repeated pledge of a "bonfire of quangos", over 3,000 positions were filled on the boards of quangos in 2014-15. Quangos retain significant responsibility over areas of policy with the sum of their budgets stretching into tens of billions of pounds of... Read more...
The TaxPayers' Alliance today renews its call for the Government to abandon its proposed Sugar Tax as new research reveals that it is entirely arbitrary and has little to do with the sugar content of the products it affects. The TPA carried out a comparison of 49 drinks in three... Read more...
Commenting on the revelation that the BMA was seeking to maximise disruption, and put money before patient safety, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "Patients will be appalled to discover that far from being concerned for their safety, the BMA has been playing a 'political game' to... Read more...
Commenting on the calls for the Cabinet Secretary to remove material from government websites skewing the EU debate once the purdah period kicks in, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "It’s bad enough that the Government has already spent more than £9 million of taxpayers’ money on... Read more...
Responding to the Queen's Speech, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "This is a hotch-potch of measures announced at a time when ministers are clearly distracted by the impending EU referendum. Some of the new legislation is worthy and sensible, but the Government has yet again missed... Read more...
The TaxPayers’ Alliance is today calling on the Government to learn the lessons of past defence procurement decisions if the costs of the expected renewal of Trident are not to spiral out of control. On the publication of a report detailing a plethora of previous errors, the TPA warns that... Read more...
The TaxPayers' Alliance, Britain's independent campaign for reforming taxes, cutting spending and protecting taxpayers, will be available for broadcast interviews both previewing and reacting to the Queen's Speech taking place on Wednesday. The TaxPayers' Alliance hopes that the Government will spend the coming year concentrating its efforts on reducing the... Read more...
Responding to the Government's White Paper on BBC Charter Review published today, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “It is regrettable that the Government has ducked the opportunity for substantial reform of the regressive and arcane TV licence fee. It remains a throwback to an era when there was a... Read more...
Commenting on the jailing today of former MEP Peter Skinner, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: “Taxpayers will be pleased to see justice done as someone who stole vast amounts of their money is sent to jail. Skinner’s case highlights the shameful lack of accountability and transparency... Read more...
Responding to news that the Government has this afternoon announced its intention not now to include the scrapping of “check-off” for the collection of membership dues in the Trade Union Bill, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: “It is deeply disappointing that the Government has backed down... Read more...
Responding to news that the Government will spend £9.3 million promoting its position on the EU referendum, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "This is a disgraceful abuse of taxpayers' money. When cash is scarce and budgets are tight, politicians should not be wasting nearly £10 million... Read more...
With Tata Steel putting its Port Talbot steelworks up for sale and saying the value of its UK steel operations are “almost zero”, there are implications for taxpayers which our briefing note addresses. The Steel Crisis Explained covers the following: Why is the UK industry failing? What’s going on in... Read more...
As Council Tax rises take effect across the country today, families face an average tax hike of £46 a year. Research from the TaxPayers' Alliance shows that that Council Tax has been an increasing burden on families for decades. Between 1996-97 and 2010-11, 152 local authorities increased Council Tax every... Read more...
Responding to news that Public Health England is proposing to halve the recommended daily intake of dairy products, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "When will these diktats from the High Priests of the Nanny State in the public health lobby ever end? Fresh from pushing for the... Read more...
Responding to the announcement that MPs will be asked to vote on a Budget tomorrow with £4bn missing as a result of the U-turn on cuts to Personal Independence Payments, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "It is extraordinary that MPs are being asked to vote on... Read more...