John O'Connell

Chief executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, a UK-based campaign group advocating for lower taxes, efficient government, and greater transparency in public spending. Vocal critic of Britain’s bloated bureaucracy, broken tax code, and failing public services.

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Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 19min

#067 - John O'Connell - We're £12 Trillion in Debt

John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, reveals the staggering £12 trillion national debt and its implications for the future. He critiques Britain’s tax system, emphasizing the need for reform to foster economic growth. O'Connell highlights how burdensome taxes like inheritance and stamp duty stifle ambition and penalize families. He argues for a simpler tax code and efficient government, advocating for changes to public services and spending to eliminate inefficiencies. The conversation is a clarion call for economic and political reform in the UK.

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