ALTER (Action for Land Taxation &
Economic Reform)

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Land Value Tax in Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2015

. Click here Land Value Tax in Liberal Democrat manifesto . 2.3 Creating a stable and competitive environment for growth In England we will complete the ongoing review of Business Rates, prioritising reforms that lessen the burden on smaller businesses, ensure high streets remain competitive and promote more efficient use of land. . Liberal Democrats remain committed to introducing Land Value Tax (LVT), which would replace Business Rates in the longer term and could enable the reduction or abolition of other taxes. We will extend the Business Rates review to ensure it considers the implementation of LVT, as well as interim reforms like Site Value Rating that could be completed within five years. We will charge the Land Registry with completing registration of all substantial land and property holdings in England and Wales by 2020. . Also under 7.1 Building more and better homes . "A review of Compulsory Purchase legislation to facilitate site assembly, including for Garden Cities. We will also pilot techniqu

15 Apr 2015
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ALTER pushes for LVT promise in manifesto

ALTER is hoping to have the following amendment included in the Manifesto debate at the March Spring Conference in Liverpool. The amendement has been submitted by Tony Vickers. Come and support us at the debate if you are attending the conference.

11 Mar 2015
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Wasing

TTIP: a Taxpayer Funded Safety Net for the Super-Rich

Few things are more complicated and opaque than the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), a trade deal being hammered out between the EU and the USA. It has been criticized by activists and journalists such as George Monbiot, but Vince Cable asserts there is nothing to worry about. Who is right?

DC
22 Jan 2015
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