Tom Brake TV - Archived News Stories

Welcome to Tom TV. You will find an archive of all my video news stories to date, including the national launch of the Liberal Democrat's Axe the Tax campaign.

The Axe the Tax song - performed by Carshalton and Wallington's, Karkov Diners

Tom Brake MP is spearheading the Liberal Democrat's Axe the Tax campaign:

The campaign centres around the issue that Council Tax is an unfair tax, based simply on outdated valuations of property and with no link to ability to pay. It should be scrapped and replaced with a system based on people's ability to pay.

As part of the campiagn Tom asked Karkov Diners, a local band, to record a song focusing on some of the key issues.

Have a listen!

Ming Campbell joins Carshalton and Wallington's Tom Brake MP for a tour around Sutton Borough's BedZED housing development - October 2006

Sir Menzies Campbell MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats was delighted to visit Tom's constituency to discover more about local green transport initiatives and the Beddington Zero Energy Housing Development.

Watch the video to find out more.

The Environment Needs Action - A Fairer, Greener Britain

Our environment needs urgent action to stop climate chaos - that is the message from the Liberal Democrats' film being show on TV at the time of the party's Brighton conference. It follows the party's adoption of radical policies to switch taxes from people to pollution, taking millions out of income tax completely whilst taxing environmentally damaging behaviour more.

Tom Brake MP launches the Lib Dem Axe the Tax campaign - August 2006

The Liberal Democrats have launched a competition to find the person who pays the highest proportion of their income in council tax. The competition highlights the Liberal Democrats campaign 'Axe the Tax' to replace council tax with a fairer alternative based on people's ability to pay.

Commenting on the competition and campaign, Liberal Democrat Local Government Spokesperson, Tom Brake MP said:

"This is a light-hearted way to draw attention to a really serious problem.

"Council tax is an extremely unfair tax, hitting people on fixed incomes, such as senior citizens, particularly hard.

"With council tax, people who can afford it least are hit the hardest."

Tom Brake MP welcomes users to his website - August 2006

Tom Brake, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, has joined the digital age with a new video introduction on his website.

Mr Brake, filmed speaking outside Parliament, welcomes visitors to his website and urges constituents to get in touch, saying, "I consider that one of my principle roles as a Member of Parliament is to take up issues on behalf of my constituents".

He continued: "This technology provides us with a real opportunity to engage constituents, both young and old, and enhance their overall experience."

Ed Davey MP interviews Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable about the Lib Dems tax plans - August 2006

Ed Davey MP interviews Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable about the Liberal Democrats new tax plans. The discussion focuses on the Lib Dems campaign to ensure tax policy in the UK is "Fairer, Simpler & Greener"

Menzies Campbell on the Environment - July 2006

Listen to the leader of the Liberal Democrats, Rt Hon Menzies Campbell QC MP, discuss the Environment and why if forms such a key part of Lib Dem policy.

Menzies Campbell on Crime - July 2006

Listen to the leader of the Liberal Democrats, Rt Hon Menzies Campbell QC MP, discussing crime and an extension of drinking hours.