30,000 local people will benefit from Lib Dem tax plans

12.00.00am GMT Wed 13th Jan 2010

The Liberal Democrats have published figures to show how their radical tax plans will help millions of people across the country.

The party's tax plans will see tax cuts for millions of people, paid for by closing tax loopholes, making polluters pay and introducing a 'mansion tax' on homes worth over £2million.

Rachael Hitchinson, Lib Dem candidate for Cardiff West said, 'These are ambitious plans which will mean that up to 6,000 people in our area will pay no tax at all.

'In addition to this, a further 23,700 people in Cardiff West will save £700 a year - giving them an extra £60 a month in their pay packets. The vast majority of taxpayers in Cardiff will benefit from our fair tax plans."

Kirsty Williams, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, said "This will help more people who are feeling the pinch at the moment to get by - and boost the economy by making sure ordinary hard-working people are better off.

'It is time for a more fair and simple tax system - and it is clear that the Liberal Democrats are the only party with the plans to do this.'