I have to make the point every now and today is one such day: there is a moderation policy on this blog. Amongst the things
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Have corporation tax receipts really risen?
There was an article in the Telegraph a couple of days ago in which it was claimed: As it happens, companies are paying an increasing amount of
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The deficit story: who was the most profligate?
I have presented a version of this graph before. Now I have updated it for all data to February 2015 and generously estimated low March
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High pay, tax relief and social justice
One of the themes that came up at the talk I gave in Hebden Bridge last night was pay rates, and in particular pay differentials.
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What would you ask?
I spoke at a meeting organised by the Quakers in Hebden Bridge. Two of the constituency candidates came along and the issue of tax justice
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Cameron’s cutting £1 in every £100 claim does not stack
Cameron keeps on saying: The government needs to find £1 from every £100 it spends. This is total government income and spending next year:
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Roll on May 7th
I can’t be alone in thinking this, can I? I have to admit I would really appreciate just being able to vote and move on
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The Emperor’s New Clothes
I am interviewed in this new film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4Geq8dM13k More details here: Website: www.TheEmperorsNewClothesFilm.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheEmperorsNewClothes Twitter: www.twitter.com/Emps_NewClothes I should add, I am only responsible for my bit(s), but
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HMRC are managing an extra tax investigation a month
The Independent has reported: A Finance Team set up by HM Revenue and Customs to target wealthy fund managers and investment bankers has brought in £39 million
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