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TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to Angela Rayner’s speech on local government reform

Local Government

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to Angela Rayner’s speech on local government reform

For immediate release Responding to Angela Rayner’s speech on devolution and local government reforms, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “Taxpayers will keep an open mind towards Angela Rayner’s proposed reforms and plans to devolve powers away from Whitehall. “But there will be

Windsor and Maidenhead council rise would be highest in percentage terms for two decades

Local Government

Windsor and Maidenhead council rise would be highest in percentage terms for two decades

For immediate release A proposed council tax rise of 25 per cent would be the largest for two decades in England if it is approved by ministers, according to analysis of council tax data by the TaxPayers’ Alliance. The inflation-busting hike, which has been requested by Windsor and Maidenhead council,

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to the prime minister's plan for change speech

Central Government

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to the prime minister's plan for change speech

For immediate release Responding to Sir Keir Starmer’s plan for change speech, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “The prime minister’s muddle of metaphors can’t hide the fact that this is little more than a reheated version of previous speeches. “Keir Starmer

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to the Scottish budget

Better Government

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to the Scottish budget

For immediate release Responding to the Scottish budget, Darwin Friend, head of research of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “Taxpayers across Scotland will warmly welcome the lifting of tax thresholds, even if this won’t benefit all Scots. “But with this budget also including a dazzling array of spending pledges,

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to Rachel Reeves refusing to rule out further tax rises

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to Rachel Reeves refusing to rule out further tax rises

For immediate release Responding to Rachel Reeves refusing to rule out further tax rises in Treasury questions this afternoon, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance said: "Taxpayers will be genuinely fearing a spring tax raid in the new year given the comments by the chancellor. "

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to whole of government accounts 2022-23

Central Government

TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to whole of government accounts 2022-23

For immediate release Responding to the release of whole of government accounts for 2022-23, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: “This latest set of accounts will make for as grim reading for British taxpayers as it has done for the National Audit Office. “The fact