TAP Adopts 'The Real Agenda' Brand to Launch Bold Anti-Poverty Manifesto

London, UK Thursday 29 May 2025 – Taxpayers Against Poverty (TAP), a leading advocacy organisation tackling inequality and poverty in the UK, has today announced the launch of its new policy platform under the banner The Real Agenda—a clear, focused call to action against poverty and inequality in the UK.

The Real Agenda, originally the title of a successful podcast series created by TAP’s Executive Director Tom Burgess, will now serve as the headline name for TAP’s manifesto. The podcast reached thousands of listeners monthly before going on hold over a year ago due to other commitments. While the podcast may return in future, TAP is now absorbing the brand and its values to drive forward a powerful, practical policy message.

“The Real Agenda podcast was always about tackling the economic roots of poverty and financial hardship, as that is indeed The Real Agenda,” said Tom Burgess. “Now, it’s more than a podcast—it’s the backbone of a campaign that will propose real answers for the millions struggling in the UK today.”

TAP’s new Real Agenda manifesto will be announced in stages starting with this initial three-point agenda:

1. End Council Tax for People in Poverty

2. Raise the Tax-Free Threshold to the Real Living Wage

3. Stop Public Contracts from Funding Poverty Wages

More details and a briefing note will follow

This is only the start, The Real Agenda will be rolled out through a staged series of public campaigns and policy pushes over the coming months, with support from partners including sister organisation Compassion in Politics.

“This isn’t about repositioning—it’s about being clearer, louder, and more focused,” said Tom Burgess “We’ve always been about defending people pushed to the edge. The Real Agenda gives that mission a name—and now, a platform.”

About Taxpayers Against PovertyTaxpayers Against Poverty is a UK-based independent advocacy group dedicated to tackling poverty, inequality, and social injustice by promoting economic policies that have a direct effect on reducing poverty and the unnecessary financial hardship. TAP’s sister organisation and partner is Compassion in Politics which seeks to bring more truth respect and compassion into political life

Media Contact:Tom Burgess, Executive Director, Taxpayers Against PovertyEmail: taxpayersagainstpoverty@gmail.comWebsite: www.taxpayersagainstpoverty.org.uk   www.realagenda.org