BN66 - Round 2 (Court of Appeal)

[Vallah]

I've just heard a rumour that somebody high up in MP has been raided this morning by HMRC, been arrested and had a load of files etc seized by HMRC.

[helen7]

I've just heard a rumour that somebody high up in MP has been raided this morning by HMRC, been arrested and had a load of files etc seized by HMRC.

Source?

[Vallah]

Sorry, I'd rather not say. If it's true, then you'd have to say that the action would seem to be timed so as to cause as much distraction and bad press before the appeal. HMRC wouldn't stoop so low would they?

If it's not true (and I hope it isn't) then apologies for wasting your time.

[smalldog]

Sorry, I'd rather not say. If it's true, then you'd have to say that the action would seem to be timed so as to cause as much distraction and bad press before the appeal. HMRC wouldn't stoop so low would they?

If it's not true (and I hope it isn't) then apologies for wasting your time.

if thats the case then I view that as desperation measures on their part. They either know something that could jeopardise the COA and want that info because its going to jeopardise their case, or as you say its a cynical attempt to try and disrupt the process, again on the basis they think they are on dodgy ground.

[Vallah]

If what I'm hearing is true, this is very, very serious. Raids on at least three offices.

[RockTheBoat]

If what I'm hearing is true, this is very, very serious. Raids on at least three offices.

Raids in connection with what?

[Taffia]

DR, are you able to get any clarifaction of what's happening at MP today?

Thanks.

[RockTheBoat]

just phoned the Manc office and they arent aware of anything

[Ninja]

Don't panic! Don't panic!

just phoned the Manc office and they arent aware of anything

MP are a big outfit, and only a small part of it is working on our stuff.
Even if it turns out to be true then it could be completely unconnected with our case.

Let's keep our heads......

[smalldog]

MP are a big outfit, and only a small part of it is working on our stuff.
Even if it turns out to be true then it could be completely unconnected with our case.

Let's keep our heads......

it could be to do with the fact its now illegal to provide advice to avoid tax, being tax advisers and all. Pure speculation of course..I agree with Ninja, they do more than just handle our relatively small affairs, lets not be so arrogant to think the world revolves round us and MP do just our laundry.