Cutting the Code: How Can We Shred Tax Bureaucracy?
4th September 2026
12:30 – 13:30
The Total Politics Theatre
The UK tax code is the longest in the world, at over 10 million words. How can the UK’s bloated tax code be cut? CenTax at the London School of Economics has bold ideas for how the UK’s tax code can be improved to help the country thrive. Join LSE & Total Politics to take part in the debate on where our tax system isn’t working, & what can be done to make it work for everyone.
Partners
Speakers
Sophie Church
Senior Reporter
The House Magazine
Paul Scherier
CEO
Simplyhealth
Theresa Bischof
Head of Campaigns
The Good Growth Foundation
Richard Sloggett
CEO
Future Health
Dr Beccy Cooper MP
MP for Worthing West
Member of the Health and Social Care Select Committee
Chair of the Healthy Places APPG
Name Surname MP
Shadow Minister for Skills and Further Education
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