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Responding to the Liberal Democrat election manifesto, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:
“The Lib Dem manifesto offers warm words on balancing the books and bringing down personal taxes, but beneath the headlines, there’s little to cheer for taxpayers.
“Reforms to IR35 rules offer a glimmer of hope in a manifesto otherwise dominated by a host of spending commitments and tax rises in other areas. Meanwhile, targeting capital gains tax risks damaging investment and harming growth at the worst possible time.
“Whilst voters may applaud Ed Davey’s goals for the NHS, the Liberal Democrat proposals offer little in terms of the fundamental reform it needs. Bold pledges may make for good soundbites, but patients will expect to see any extra money deliver results and value for money.
“The Liberal Democrats might know where to make spending pledges to appeal to voters, but taxpayers will know that policies have a price tag and will want to know that they won’t be left worse off.”
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Founded in 2004 by Matthew Elliott and Andrew Allum, the TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA) campaigns to reform taxes and public services, cut waste and speak up for British taxpayers. Find out more at www.taxpayersalliance.com.
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