Tax Avoidance
Parliament has voted on measures, including the introduction of a general anti-abuse rule, aimed at tackling abusive tax avoidance.
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Liam Byrne generally voted against measures to reduce tax avoidance
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On 1 Jul 2020:
Liam Byrne was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — Schedule 1 — Workers’ Services Provided Through Intermediaries — Responsibility for Determining if Off-Payroll Working Rules Apply
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On 25 Feb 2020:
Liam Byrne was absent for a vote on Proper Funding of Public Services — Tax Avoidance and Evasion
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On 20 Jan 2020:
Liam Byrne was absent for a vote on Queen's Speech — Programme for Government — Economy and Jobs
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On 12 Nov 2018:
Liam Byrne voted against of proposed changes to the taxation system, including rises in the income thresholds for both starting to pay income tax, and for being charged income tax at the higher rate.
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On 12 Nov 2018:
Liam Byrne voted against proposed changes to the taxation system, including rises in the income thresholds for both starting to pay income tax, and for being charged income tax at the higher rate.
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On 18 Apr 2017:
Liam Byrne was absent for a vote on Finance (No. 2) Bill 2017 — Decline Second Reading
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On 18 Apr 2017:
Liam Byrne voted against raising the threshold for paying higher rate income tax, against introducing a Soft Drinks Industry Levy, against restricting the national insurance benefits of remuneration other than via salary and against other changes to the tax system.
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On 28 Jun 2016:
Liam Byrne voted to require multinational enterprises to publish a country by country tax strategy including information on their attitude to tax planning.
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On 19 Apr 2016:
Liam Byrne was absent for a vote on Bank of England and Financial Services Bill — Combating Abusive Tax Avoidance Arrangements
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On 13 Apr 2016:
Liam Byrne voted for implementing a series of proposals intended to reduce tax avoidance and evasion.
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On 11 Feb 2015:
Liam Byrne was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — Reducing Tax Avoidance
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On 2 Jul 2013:
Liam Byrne voted against introducing a general anti-abuse rule to tackle abusive tax avoidance, to raise the basic income tax free allowance, and to support other tax changes proposed in the Finance Bill.
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On 1 Jul 2013:
Liam Byrne was absent for a vote on Finance Bill — New Clause 12 — International Tax Transparency for Multi-National Companies
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On 15 Apr 2013:
Liam Byrne was absent for a vote on Finance Bill 2013 — Second Reading
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On 25 Mar 2013:
Liam Byrne voted against the proposed budget for 2013-14 which proposed raising £612bn and spending £720bn; continuing to reduce corporation tax, introducing a scheme to help people buy homes worth up to £600,000 and to increase the personal income tax allowance for those of working age.
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