Lib Dem tax cuts for thousands of local residents

2.45.48pm GMT Tue 1st Dec 2009

Amy Kitcher is backing Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable's plans for fairer taxes

Over 27,000 local people in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney will benefit from Lib Dem tax plans.

The Liberal Democrats have unveiled radical new tax plans to help millions of people across the country.

The party's new tax plans will see tax cuts for millions of people, paid for by closing tax loopholes, making polluters pay and introducing a 'mansion tax' on homes worth over £2million.

Local campaigner Amy Kitcher said, "These are ambitious plans which will mean that up to 5,600 people in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney will pay no tax at all.

"In addition to this, a further 22,000 people in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney will save £700 a year - giving them an extra £60 a month in their pay packets. The vast majority of taxpayers in the valleys will benefit from our fair tax plans."

Kirsty Williams, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, said "This will help more people who are feeling the pinch at the moment to get by - and boost the economy by making sure ordinary hard-working people are better off.

"It is time for a more fair and simple tax system - and it is clear that the Liberal Democrats are the only party with the plans to do this."