Taxation: The greatest threat to freedom 4 Articles

by Barry Vale

Undoubtedly the New Labour government since 1997 has increased taxation levels within the UK markedly. These tax rises have been a great freedom, as well as being harmful to the British economy. The UK economy is one of...read more

by Robert Christie

Taxation in itself is of little significance when it comes to issues of liberty. Taxation is only of significance to the individual if it is applied in an inequitable manner, or if there are sudden and dramatic changes in ...read more

by Stephen Maybery

There is a consensus of opinion amongst the political elite who rule the nation that taxation is good for us, they appreciate that we do not particularly like being fleeced by the state, but they are convinced that it is a...read more

by Christopher Hounslow

No, I don't like paying taxes either, but I do. I have to, because the payment of taxes is far from being an affront to your freedom, they are your guarantee of it. Unless your idea of freedom is to return to some Hobb...read more