Rich should pay more tax, says leading Liberal Democrat- The Independent

8 Jan 2012
Danny Alexander MP, speaking in the House of Commons
Danny Alexander MP

 

Danny Alexander, the Liberal Democrat Chief Treasury Secretary, said yesterday: "In 2012, we need to redouble our efforts to ensure that those with the broadest shoulders bear the greatest share of the burden."

In a New Year message to his constituents in the Scottish Highlands, Mr Alexander said the Coalition was already "raising more from the wealthiest" but promised it would go further in the coming year. He warned the period of deficit reduction and cuts will continue until 2017, which "will require further difficult spending decisions". He added: "With more austerity now needed, and with grossly excessive top pay awards showing total disconnection from reality, we will need to look at further steps to ensure greater fairness this year, too."

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