I believe that if we aim to reform our tax system to be more transparent, then politicians must lead by example. This is why I have published my tax return for the fourth time since becoming leader of the Labour Party. In Government, Labour will crack down on the scourge of tax avoidance and evasion …
I am publishing my full tax return because we cannot expect the public to trust us as party leaders, if we are not prepared to be open and honest about our own tax arrangements. Click on the image to expand.
Yesterday, the Conservatives launched their manifesto: for the few. Watch The Labour Party’s launch of our manifesto: for the many.
The Samaritans’ report, Dying from Inequality, highlights one of the saddest effects of the bankers’ crash and the failed economic policies since. Too many people are being pushed to the brink as they find it difficult to get by due to increased rents, stagnating wages, insecure work and in-work benefits cuts. This is not inevitable. …
I am publishing the detail of my tax return here, on my constituency website. I have made itclear that I think it is right for party leaders to be open and transparent about their tax arrangements. As you can see, my total income for 2015-16 was £114,342 and I paid £35,298 in tax. Click on …
Today, I have written to leaders of European socialist parties to coordinate lobbying, at every level of the EU, for the rights of British citizens abroad and to reaffirm Labour’s commitment to the rights of EU residents in the UK. As socialists, we must stand up for the rights of everybody – we must end …
