Ayrshire & Arran Liberal Democrats

Cllr Ruby Kirkwood, Liberal Democrat candidate for Cunninghame South, has revealed that over 1300 people in North Ayrshire will not pay any income tax from April this year, thanks to the Liberal Democrat-led increase in the personal tax allowance.

In addition, 64200 people will pay reduced income tax.

Liberal Democrats in the UK Government are increasing the personal tax allowance to £10,000, meaning no-one will pay any tax on the first £10,000 they earn.

Commenting, the Liberal Democrat candidate said:

“Thanks to the Liberal Democrats, over 1300 people in North Ayrshire will not pay any income tax and more than 64000 people will pay much less than they did before.

“Liberal Democrats promised at last year’s General Election to increase the personal allowance.  I am proud that my colleagues in Westminster are delivering that promise.

“Liberal Democrats have put money back in your pocket for you and your family.

“Labour put an incredible income tax burden on the poorest in society.  It is not fair that people on the lowest incomes paid so much of their income in tax.  

“In just 11 months more than 65000 people in North Ayrshire have benefited from having Liberal Democrats in Government.  This figure will only increase as the Liberal Democrats make the tax system fairer still.”

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