Responding to the Prime Minister's speech at Conservative Party Conference and the announcement of two major taxation policies, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
Responding to the Chancellor's speech at Conservative Party Conference, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
Responding to Labour's plans to introduce a number of taxes and increase spending on the Health Service, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
Responding to the speech by Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls today at Labour Party Conference, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
Scots receive over £1,600 per person more in public spending Lord Barnett, the former minister who devised the formula, called it a "terrible mistake" and "national embarrassment" TPA also calls for a change to Scottish MPs' voting rights in Westminster Read more...
Responding to the Communities and Local Government Committee's report, Local government Chief Officers' remuneration, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
The TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) today reveals that trade unions received at least £108 million in subsidies from taxpayers in 2012-13, just £5 million less than in 2011-12. Our comprehensive survey shows shows that trade unions received an estimated £85 million in paid staff time (facility time) plus £23 million in direct payments in 2012-13. The research also demonstrates... Read more...
In response to criticism of Stamp Duty Land Tax by a number of MPs in today's Westminster Hall debate, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:"Stamp Duty is unfair, unjust and must be reformed. It stops ordinary families moving up the property ladder, discourages the elderly from downsizing,... Read more...
Responding to news that the Home Office will have to pay some £220m to Raytheon after the termination of the eBorders contract, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive, said:"Taxpayers will be furious that the cost of yet another large Government project has spiralled out of control. Ending contracts early is sometimes the... Read more...
Responding to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Report on the Major Projects Authority, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
The TaxPayers' Alliance bring their campaign against plans for a so-called "Sugar Tax" to Cardiff tomorrow (Saturday). Read more...
The TaxPayers' Alliance has warmly welcomed the introduction today (Wednesday) of new rules which forbid councils from banning citizens and journalists from reporting on local government hearings and meetings. The legally-binding rules, introduced by Eric Pickles, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, will give everyone the right to blog... Read more...
The only comprehensive guide to top pay at local councils across the UK, with detailed breakdowns for every local authority Read more...
Responding to the Public Accounts Committee report into whistleblowing across the public sector, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
Responding to the revelation that taxpayers have subsidised politicians' meals across Welsh Government properties to the tune of £1,373,702 over the past four years, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
The TaxPayers’ Alliance today (Monday) calls on the Government to abolish Britain’s unfair holiday tax, Air Passenger Duty, as it launches a week-long campaign with a protest at Bristol Airport. Read more...
The TaxPayers’ Alliance today (Wednesday) calls on the Government to abolish Britain’s unfair holiday tax, Air Passenger Duty, as it continues a national awareness campaign at Liverpool Airport. Read more...
Reacting to the news of further tax avoidance schemes used by celebrities and other high-earners, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
Reacting to the news of further tax avoidance schemes used by celebrities and other high-earners, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
TaxPayers' Alliance launches fun EU "Fiscal Factbook" highlighting EU waste Read more...
Welcoming reports that the Chancellor is considering merging National Insurance and Income Tax, as suggested by the TaxPayers' Alliance in 2012, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: Read more...
Shocking new research from the TaxPayers’ Alliance demonstrates that Britain’s local authorities have long-term liabilities of more than £180bn, saddling future generations with today's debt burden. Read more...
Responding to the Queen’s Speech, Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: “Some positive measures have been overshadowed by an embarrassingly weak Recall Bill. This stitch-up will do nothing to restore the trust of voters in politics. It will centralise more power in Westminster, rather than handing it to... Read more...
Recall tops list of "dos and don'ts" ahead of Wednesday's speech Other proposals, including a bill to merge Income Tax and National Insurance, are designed to create more transparency in local and national government Coalition must resist the urge to pile further taxes on over-taxed homeowners At the Queen’s Speech... Read more...