Ezra spent a decade working in investigations, including leading the team hired by the UK government to find the assets of sanctioned Russian oligarchs. He has a deep interest in policy and serves as a Labour councillor in Barnet. Ezra holds degrees from the University of Cambridge and King’s College London.
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Two Strikes and Out: How to Take on Dodgy Shops & Phoenixes
From counterfeit cigarettes to business rates fraud, dodgy shops are exploiting vague laws, underfunded enforcement and opaque company records. The Government should give councils a "two strikes and out" power to close repeat offenders, properly fund the NCA and HMRC, and fix the gaps in company and court records that let rogue operators hide.
Rates and wrongs: fixing UK tax cliff edges and tapers
Cliff edges in the tax system currently punish people for pay rises, leaving carers and high-earning parents worse off if they earn an extra pound. By smoothing these traps into tapers, the Government can help carers in poverty, reward work and boost the economy - all at no extra cost to the taxpayers.
Fix the triple lock to save it
The triple lock is an important part of protecting pensioners' incomes, but its long term future could be under threat from mounting fiscal pressure. Reform of the triple lock can place it on a sustainable footing, ensuring pensions continue to rise and pensioner incomes are protected.
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Ways to raise: ten easy ways to boost the budget
A report detailing ten specific, low-political-cost policy proposals designed to help close the UK's fiscal gap. Combined, the measures—ranging from reforming niche tax reliefs to tackling tax evasion - would raise an estimated £4.21 billion annually.
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