Make UK tax spending transparent by implementing a blockchain-based system
We urge the UK government to introduce a blockchain-based system for tax transparency, allowing taxpayers to track exactly where their contributions are spent in real time. We call on the government to explore the feasibility of such a system and conduct a pilot program to test its effectiveness.
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- 01 APR 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: The government should build and provide a real time tax spending dashboard https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/710824
- 20 FEB 2025Petition created
Background
Currently, UK taxpayers have no direct visibility into how their taxes are allocated. A blockchain-based system would:
- Ensure full transparency by allowing the public to see how tax revenue is distributed across government departments.
- Increase public trust by reducing waste, fraud, and mismanagement.
- Modernise tax management using secure, efficient, and tamper-proof digital ledger technology.
Implementing this could set a global standard for transparent governance.