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Religious affairs programme, tackling thorny issues in a thought-provoking manner

Religious affairs programme, tackling the thornier issues of the day in a thought-provoking manner

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All Things Considered: Tax: why pay it?

Tax: why pay it?

BBC Radio Wales - All Things Considered, Tax: why pay it?

Roy Jenkins and guests discusses the ethics of tax.

Tax can be a divisive issue - who should pay it, and how much should we pay? Roy Jenkins and guests discuss the issues.

Tax is an issue which none of us can avoid. It can spark furious debate, be the cause of sleepless nights, and it’s just hastened the demise of a prime minister and her government. Few of us relish paying tax, but most accept that it’s the price of living in a society. But can it ever be made fair?  How much should the well-off be paying? And how is a religious faith meant to shape how its followers approach such questions? Roy Jenkins is joined by four guests to discuss the issues. Rebecca Reading is a tax specialist and partner at Lewis Golden. She’s been a tax director for Price Waterhouse Cooper and Tata Steel. Ross Hendry is the CEO of CARE (Christian Action, Research and Education.) He trained in economics, and has held a variety of positions dealing with public policy. Sue Richardson is a Catholic and Chair of ‘Church Action for Tax Justice’, whose latest campaign appeals for a one-off wealth tax on the country’s richest people. Andy Hartropp is an economist and an Anglican minister, he’s the author of ‘God’s Good Economy.’

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