Tackling corporate tax avoidance is an alternative to EU austerity

Wednesday's vote will show whether the European commission upholds the interests of its citizens, or sides with large corporations, says Corbyn advisor

On Wednesday, the European commission will vote on a series of demands made by the EU parliament on corporate tax transparency.

This is important: no parliament has done more to promote tax justice issues than the European parliament. Its demands represent important steps towards ensuring large companies pay the right amount of tax, in the right place and at the right time.