CLACTON MP Giles Watling has called for a "tax break" for struggling residents.
Speaking during the budget debate in the House of Commons last week, the Tory MP called on the Government to tackle “outdated taxes” adding “business rates and council tax are spectres from the past”.
He said: “People need a break… they need a tax break, a tax break for growth.
“One area I believe we must tackle is outdated taxes.
“Business rates and council tax are spectres from the past in my view. Decades out of date and not collecting anything resembling the real-life impacts.”
He went on: “So we mustn’t just tinker and tax and as we move forward we must reform and renovate.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel