This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Rejected petition Increased support for UK culture
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In the interests of fairness, equality and transparency, those who manage (or are employed by) loss-making left-wing newspapers should have their salaries capped at £100,000 per annum. The definition of "left wing" would be determined by the regulator, Ofcom. The definition of "loss making" would be determined by HMRC. Both criteria would need to apply for this tax rule to be applied
Were such a judgment to be reached, then additionally, all those receiving salaries or fees from such newspapers or broadcast outlets should be taxed at 50% on all their annual income in order that this can be reinvested in the media and culture of our nation. This tax revenue would be earmarked for use by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
The Government cannot tell private media companies what to pay their staff.
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