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Responding to the news that No 10 is considering cutting VAT, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:
“Brits will be delighted that ministers have finally woken up to their calls for tax cuts.
“Taxes are the single biggest bill families face and rising rates are compounding the cost of living crisis.
“Now is the time to help growth go gangbusters by giving taxpayers a respite from tax rises.”
TPA spokespeople are available for live and pre-recorded broadcast interviews via 07795 084 113 (no texts)
Media contact:
Danielle Boxall
Media Campaign Manager, TaxPayers' Alliance
[email protected]
24-hour media hotline: 07795 084 113 (no texts)
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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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TaxPayers' Alliance's advisory council.
- TaxPayers’ Alliance research showed that cutting VAT to 17.5 per cent could deliver £30 billion of growth by 2029.