In Parliament
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Andrew Mitchell secures an Urgent Question on reductions in the overseas development assistance budget
Andrew Mitchell asks why Britain, as chair of the G7, is breaking its promises to the poorest and the election manifesto commitment when Germany will now exceed the 0.7% target, France is now pledged to hit it and the US is increasing aid spending by $15 billion.
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Andrew Mitchell calls for tougher financial penalties for promoters of abusive tax avoidance schemes
Speaking at the Committee Stage of the Finance (No.2) Bill, Andrew Mitchell calls for tougher financial penalties for professional advisors who promote tax evasion with abusive tax avoidance schemes.
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Andrew Mitchell questions the Government on its breaking of the 0.7% GNI commitment to overseas development
Andrew Mitchell questions the Government on its breaking of the 0.7% GNI commitment to overseas development at a time when Germany and France will meet that commitment and the US has increased international development spending by $15 billion.