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