Political update

CIOT, ATT and LITRG work with politicians from all parties in pursuit of better informed tax policymaking

In the past month:

• CIOT contributed to a roundtable discussion organised by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Responsible Tax and Anti-Corruption which was attended by politicians from four different parties.
• CIOT comments on accelerated payment notices were cited by Conservative MP Steve Baker during a parliamentary debate in which he called for reform or abolition of APNs.
• Financial Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Frazer cited LITRG comments about the importance of consultation during debate on the National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) Bill.
• CIOT/ATT Head of External Relations George Crozier attended the Liberal Democrats’ virtual spring conference, contributing to debate at conference fringe meetings and reporting back on the CIOT blog. Planning is already underway for our attendance at four autumn conferences (all expected to be in person), including fringe events at Labour and Conservative gatherings.