EPISODE · Jun 28, 2024 · 25 MIN
2024 General Election weekly update #4
from The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast · host Mairi Spowage, Hannah Randolph, Joao Sousa
PARTICIPANTS Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of StrathclydeTIME STAMPS(0:20) Are plans to increase tax compliance credible?(10:10) Can the UK government raise the global minimum tax on corporations?(11:40) More on tax: Reform's costings & Alba's plan to halve VAT (temporarily?)(16:50) Is the UK State Pension low compared to other countries?(21:50) What's next in FAI General Election coverage
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In this episode, FAI Director Mairi Spowage and Deputy Director João Sousa join economist Hannah Randolph to discuss tax proposals by all the parties in their manifestos, including plans to raise funds by increasing tax compliance, raising the global minimum tax on corporations, and Alba's proposal to halve VAT. We also discuss whether or not the State Pension is low compared to other countries.
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2024 General Election weekly update #4
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