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Responding to reports of new government obesity measures such as banning in-store promotions, John O'Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:
"Hard-pressed hungry shoppers don’t need Boris piling on the pounds to their weekly food bill.
"Ministers are telling taxpayers to 'eat out to help out' the economy, but also want to abolish the kind of price promotions which keep costs down and make everyday food affordable for millions.
"If it wants people to be out shopping, providing for their families and keeping the economy afloat, the government needs to stop this silly supermarket snobbery."
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Media contact:
Harry Fone
Media Campaign Manager, TaxPayers' Alliance
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Founded in 2004 by Matthew Elliott and Andrew Allum, the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) fights to reform taxes, reduce spending and protect taxpayers. Find out more about the TaxPayers' Alliance at www.taxpayersalliance.com.
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TaxPayers' Alliance's advisory council.
- TaxPayers’ Alliance research has shown the poorest households already pay almost half their income in tax.