Let's talk tax!

As taxation takes over column inches, debates in parliament, and conversations in our pubs and cafes, I wanted to get your views on the current tax situation across England.

As your MP and formerly both a member of the Treasury Select Committee and Chairman of the Conservative backbench Treasury Committee, I have long focused on crafting tax policies that encourage economic growth and ensure fairness.

I wanted to take this opportunity to hear what you have to say on tax-related issues. Your input is invaluable in shaping policies that reflect the needs and views of our community and our country. If you have two minutes, please scroll down to answer some questions about tax generally - if it should be raised or lowered, and if so, how!

Thank you for participating and contributing to this crucial discussion.

Let's talk about tax

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1. Which of the following statements do you most agree with?

Lower taxation is needed to stimulate economic growth

Higher taxation is needed to fund essential public services

1b. Would you be willing to pay higher personal taxes to fund essential public services

Yes

Do you have any further comments on the answer above?

2. Thinking about your own tax situation, do you feel that you...

Pay too much

Pay about the right amount

Would be willing to pay more

Do you have any further comments on the answer above?

4. What is your view on the current level of the taxes below?

Questions	Too low	About right	Too high
Lower rate of income tax 20% tax on anything you earn between £12,570 and £50,270	Too low	About right	Too high
Higher rate of income tax 40% tax on anything you earn between £50,271 and £125,139	Too low	About right	Too high
Additional rate of income tax 45% on anything above £125,140	Too low	About right	Too high
VAT (Value Added Tax) 20% tax on certain goods and services	Too low	About right	Too high
Corporation tax Tax (main rate 25%) on the profits of limited companies & some organisations	Too low	About right	Too high
Inheritance tax 40% tax on estates above £325,000	Too low	About right	Too high
Stamp Duty 5% to 12% tax when buying certain property	Too low	About right	Too high
Business rates Tax on properties like shops, offices, and factories based on value	Too low	About right	Too high
Capital Gains tax Various taxes on profits when selling an asset that's increased in value	Too low	About right	Too high
Council tax Tax on residential properties, set by local Councils.	Too low	About right	Too high

Do you have any further comments on the answer above?

5. Which of these statements do you most agree with?

The government needs to cut tax now

Taxes should remain steady, with cuts only made where and when necessary.

Tax reform should not be a priority for this government

The government needs to raise tax rates

None of the above

6. If tax cuts were to be made, which areas of government spending do you think should be reduced to balance the budget? (Select all that apply)

Welfare/Benefits

The NHS

Defence

Local Government

Education

None of the above

Other…

7. In order to make this survey representative, how did you vote in the 2019 General Election?

Conservative

Labour

Lib Dem

Green

UKIP

Brexit Party

Didn't vote

Other…

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8. As things stand today, what are the chances of you voting for each of these parties in a forthcoming General Election?

Questions	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Labour	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Liberal Democrat	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Conservative	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Green	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Independent	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Reform Party	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Other	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10

On the scale of 0-10, 0 means there would be no chance of you voting for the party and 10 means you would be absolutely certain to vote for the party.

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