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Politics · 16 March 2026

Accused of tax avoidance, Tice claims Labour paid 'zero' on £30M

Accused of tax avoidance, Tice claims Labour paid 'zero' on £30M

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Public debate on politicians' tax conduct grows following calls for a formal investigation. Reform UK's Richard Tice spoke out on Monday, defending his finances after Labour asked HMRC to probe claims his company avoided £600,000. He then questioned Labour Party Properties Limited, saying it paid no corporation tax on over £30 million rental income.

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