Tax avoidance and tax havens must be tackled

Responding to the leaked financial papers, dubbed the Paradise Papers, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “People will be shocked and angry to learn that the British establishment has been systematically squirrelling away money offshore. “By stashing the cash in tax havens, they’ve been depriving the British people of much-needed funding for schools, hospitals and care homes. “The government must act immediately, and bring forward changes in the Budget to tackle tax avoidance and tax havens. “Those with the most at their disposal should be making the biggest contribution to our public services – not hiding money abroad, and shirking their obligations.” Media contacts: Clare Santry T: 0207 121 5546 M: 07944 191479 E: press@unison.co.uk Liz Chinchen T: 0207 121 5463 M: 07778 158175 E: press@unison.co.uk The article Tax avoidance and tax havens must be tackled first appeared on the UNISON National site.
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