TaxPayers' Alliance on Question Time

**Bolton Midnight** · 3rd Feb 12, 16:59

Last night our Campaign Director Emma Boon gave a strong performance on BBC One's Question Time. It’s the first time one of our team has been on the BBC’s flagship political discussion show and we’re immensely proud of her. Discussions centred on honours for bankers, international aid and NHS reform, with Emma receiving the loudest applause of the evening. Throughout the programme Emma and the TaxPayers’ Alliance were top trending topics on Twitter worldwide.

During the course of the evening it became clear International Development Minister Alan Duncan MP wasn’t particularly happy about our forthright criticism of the increases in the aid budget. The audience clearly backed Emma’s opposition to giving development money to nations which can afford their own space programme. If you missed the show you can still watch it on iPlayer.

**Bolton Midnight** · 3rd Feb 12, 17:01

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**Bolton Midnight** · 3rd Feb 12, 17:02

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**Dave B** · 3rd Feb 12, 17:04

Must not feed the troll...

**Bolton Midnight** · 3rd Feb 12, 17:06

when stumped call 'troll' the only way out seems to be

**wedge** · 4th Feb 12, 15:29

Originally Posted by Dave B

Must not feed the troll...

Nowt wrong with debating with a troll.

I know someone who worked for an NGO for a few years but left after becoming disillusioned with International Aid organisations and rife corruption in African countries.

**Bolton Midnight** · 4th Feb 12, 15:53

Not sure why we the UK give India aid, when it buys fighter jets from the French - feck em.

TPA lady did v well and certainly had the biggest support from the audience (no mean feat in view of the way the Beeb fixes it to make sure it is packed with lentil munching Guardianistas).

High time taxes were slashed to get things going again. Drop VAT back to 17½, 10k allowance, 20% across the board income tax, drop fuel duty - get folk spending again - only way.

**ArrowsFA1** · 4th Feb 12, 17:10

Now on MSF, a political broadcast on behalf of the Taxpayers Alliance

**BDunnell** · 6th Feb 12, 09:05

Originally Posted by Bolton Midnight

Not sure why we the UK give India aid, when it buys fighter jets from the French - feck em.

Because they are entitled to do so under the principles of the free market, which you also support?

**BDunnell** · 6th Feb 12, 09:07

Originally Posted by henners88

Has Bolton finally got himself a lifetime ban I wonder?

It takes a very special kind of mind to come back after a ban, carry on as though there was nothing wrong with his previous manner of posting and then get banned again. Quite something.

**SGWilko** · 6th Feb 12, 11:08

Originally Posted by BDunnell

It takes a very special kind of mind to come back after a ban, carry on as though there was nothing wrong with his previous manner of posting and then get banned again. Quite something.

Reminds me of Tamburello actually!!!