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Jun 14, 2024 Analysis

Our take on the Labour manifesto

The Labour Party has published its manifesto. Labour claims to raise £7.35bn from additional tax – but almost three-quarters of that is from increased tax compliance rather than actual new taxes. The most obvious criticism is a lack of ambition, and lack of any proposals to reform the most serious problems with our tax system. […]

Feb 10, 2023 Investigations

Did Ian Lavery MP pay tax on the unexplained £140,000 he received from his former union?

Ian Lavery MP has refused to confirm whether he paid tax on £165,000 received from his former union. He says all his tax returns have been correctly made, but refuses to comment on the specific question of these payments. That is the same answer I received from Nadhim Zahawi back in July, and it’s not good enough.