How much would you be willing to contribute to a lobbying campaign?
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Originally posted by DonkeyRhubarb View PostHow much would you be willing to contribute to a lobbying campaign?
In that case count me in.Join the No To Retro Tax Campaign Now
"Tax evasion is easy: it involves breaking the law. By tax avoidance OECD means unacceptable avoidance ... This can be contrasted with acceptable tax planning. What is critical is transparency" - Donald Johnston, Secretary-General, OECD -
How to make them listen
Given the current situation there does not seem to be any downside to such an approach......however I am a tad sceptical in the ability of lobbyists to get the MPs to stop,listen,comprehend and fully appreciate our arguments. We have discussed the history, the timeline, the decisions,the reasoning,the seeming injustices and the misleads on this forum to the nth degree and are familiar with all the nuances. How do you get MPs to get a crash course in all of this without their brains switching off within thirty seconds of the mention of tax planning scheme? That is the conjuring trick - find me a magician with the ability to do this and I am willing to contribute.Comment
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Originally posted by VictorValiant View PostGiven the current situation there does not seem to be any downside to such an approach......however I am a tad sceptical in the ability of lobbyists to get the MPs to stop,listen,comprehend and fully appreciate our arguments. We have discussed the history, the timeline, the decisions,the reasoning,the seeming injustices and the misleads on this forum to the nth degree and are familiar with all the nuances. How do you get MPs to get a crash course in all of this without their brains switching off within thirty seconds of the mention of tax planning scheme? That is the conjuring trick - find me a magician with the ability to do this and I am willing to contribute.
The secret lies in the presentation and most people on this forum should be good presenters if they "consult" rather than purely code in the IT industry.'Orwell's 1984 was supposed to be a warning, not an instruction manual'. -
Nick Pickles, director of Big Brother Watch.Comment
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Originally posted by DonkeyRhubarb View PostHow much would you be willing to contribute to a lobbying campaign?
I guess I need to do some research.Comment
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I hope that those who voted andyw realize that andyw is slang for £10k - the amount he tried to bribe admin to be unbanned.
admin will give us your names and we will be round to collect.....
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canpaybutwouldrathernot .... well would be happy to pay in this case ...but only if the lobbyist is self employed and using an IOM ebt loan scheme :-)Comment
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I'm curious as to why people think this will work. MPs may make reassuring noises in letters and constituency surgeries but the tide in Westminster is firmly against 'artificial schemes' / 'aggressive tax avoidance' / call it what you will. I understand the retrospective nature of the legislation and the impact on people's lives, but do people really think that this argument will sway Parliament?
So, those of you who would put money in. Do you think it really might work, or is worth an outside shot, or do you have nothing left to lose?Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostI'm curious as to why people think this will work. MPs may make reassuring noises in letters and constituency surgeries but the tide in Westminster is firmly against 'artificial schemes' / 'aggressive tax avoidance' / call it what you will. I understand the retrospective nature of the legislation and the impact on people's lives, but do people really think that this argument will sway Parliament?
So, those of you who would put money in. Do you think it really might work, or is worth an outside shot, or do you have nothing left to lose?
But I will put money in to show solidarity with the majority.
Also, some peoople are facing bankruptcy so every £1 spent is £1 less that HMRC will get.Comment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostI hope that those who voted andyw realize that andyw is slang for £10k - the amount he tried to bribe admin to be unbanned.
admin will give us your names and we will be round to collect.....
What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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