Why isn't prosecuting tax cheats in the public interest in HMRC's opinion?
Monday, February 9th, 2015This statement was published in March 2012 by HMRC is support of the appalling UK – Switzerland tax treaty negotiated by the current government under the
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Why Ed Miliband's tax haven announcement is significant
Saturday, February 7th, 2015Ed Miliband’s announcement on tax havens, made last night is significant for a number of reasons. Firstly, it’s significant because after a week of criticism
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It's Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland that can deliver the New Deal we need
Monday, January 26th, 2015I have written rather a lot about the Green New Deal, and the standard response of commentators is “so what, you’re not going to get
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All political parties must commit to open government
Friday, January 23rd, 2015The following letter is being sent to leaders of all the UK’s political parties and many other politicians. It was organised by the Open Government
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Scotland needs to get its company law into good order
Thursday, January 22nd, 2015I gave evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee yesterday on the importance of being able to track the ownership of Scottish land through offshore companies.
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Northern Ireland's low corporation tax rate will not attract new business
Friday, January 9th, 2015The government has announced the Bill to grant Northern Ireland the right to set its own corporation tax rate. For those who want to reduce
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The Magic Kingdom
Monday, January 5th, 2015My friend and fellow tax justice campaigner Dan Hind has a new book out. It’s called The Magic Kingdom. Normally I would not comment on
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The PWC employee behind LuxLeaks should not be charged
Wednesday, December 24th, 2014The following letter, to which I am a signatory, is in the Guardian this morning. I am not sure I need to add to what
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Northern Ireland to set the UK corporation tax race to the bottom on its way
Wednesday, December 24th, 2014The Northern Ireland peace process and the Stormont power sharing government were saved by talks ending in agreement last night. That’s the good news. Now
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