TAP Slams Directionless Government for Failing to Deliver Real Change

“We need vision—not point-scoring. We need leadership grounded in compassion and justice, not another attack.”

London, UK — 30 May 2025 Taxpayers Against Poverty (TAP) a leading advocacy organisation tackling inequality and poverty in the UK, has today criticised the government for its lack of vision and failure to deliver meaningful change nearly a year after taking office. The group says the initial hope that accompanied the election of a new administration has given way to widespread disappointment.

“When this government came to power, many of us were hopeful,” said Tom Burgess, CEO of TAP. “There was a sense that the nation might finally move toward a fairer, more compassionate society. But a year later, we’re still waiting. We were expecting a new era of mission driven politics, but the mssions appear confused and no one seems to be driving. We have also failed to see any real strong initiatives that would help resolve the hardship of the 14 million of our fellow citizens in poverty. While there are 100,000 less in poverty, this is minuscule, and even worse, child poverty has increased up to 4.5 million children suffering everyday”

TAP says its own decision to step up campaigning efforts was driven by the belief that a new government would be more open to practical ideas to improve life for the millions living in hardship.

“Instead of bold direction, we’ve had box-ticking exercises and checklist politics. The country doesn’t need more gimmicks. We need leadership.”

TAP warns that the government appears more concerned with managing the rise of opposition parties than setting out a coherent plan for the future.

“We need vision—not point-scoring. We need leadership grounded in compassion and justice, not another attack.”

TAP is calling for a renewed national focus on the real issues affecting people’s daily lives:

·       Affordable housing

·       Secure, well-paid jobs

·       A fair tax system

·       Universal ease of access to education and healthcare

·       Investment in modern, reliable infrastructure

“These aren’t partisan goals—they’re the foundations of a decent society,” said Burgess. “What we’re asking for is simple: the kind of compassionate, just future we all want. The government still has a chance to lead. But the clock is ticking.”

About Taxpayers Against Poverty Taxpayers 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

For media enquiries, interviews, or comment: Tom Burgess, CEO, Taxpayers Against Poverty Email: taxpayersagainstpoverty@gmail.comWebsite: www.taxpayersagainstpoverty.org.uk   www.realagenda.org