UK tax take highest in 70 years
Burden of tax as a % of GDP
40%
35%
30%
25%
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
40%
35%
30%
25%
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
2025
40%
35%
30%
25%
1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
2025
SOURCE: TAXPAYERS ALLIANCE