Daily Telegraph: The 50 most influential figures on the new Right

43) Matthew Elliott, Director, The Taxpayer’s Alliance

In a short time the Taxpayer’s Alliance has proved itself to be a hugely effective pressure group for lower taxes and the abolition of government waste.

At a time when the Conservative Party appears to have moved away from a low tax agenda, Matthew Elliott is making sure the arguments for lower taxes are heard through a mix of hard hitting reports and superbly directed research.