Non-dom Labour donor to pay all tax

Mar 9 2010

Labour donor Lord Paul has said he is prepared to give up his controversial non-dom status and pay full tax in the UK.

Despite suggestions that he might quit the Upper House rather than become domiciled, the peer said he "strongly supported" the new rules and would "fully comply".

He also said the Metropolitan Police had told him he would not face any further action over allegations that he abused parliamentary expenses.

In a statement, Lord Paul said: "On the issue of the taxation position of peers, of course it goes without saying that I will be fully complying with the change in the law which the Government is bringing forward.

"I strongly support the Government's proposals in relation to the taxation status of peers and MPs and the membership of the House of Lords, and the House of Commons."

He told the Press Association: "I will be paying all the taxes. I will be qualifying to be in the House of Lords."

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