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Bombay Bicycle Club front man Jack Steadman has discussed the Arctic Monkeys' alleged involvement in tax avoidance, calling it "disgusting".
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live programme Pienaar's Politics, Steadman discussed the schemes in general and was very outspoken about his opposition to them.
"I think it's quite disgusting," he said. "But I'm also aware of how quickly you can change as a person, not that it forgives you. But I'd be lying if I said I'm going to be like this my whole life, because I'm sure the Arctic Monkeys when they were young boys in Sheffield and you asked them this question would say 'absolutely not, this is horrific’, but the things that have happened to them and what they’ve been thrown into has definitely had a huge effect on them."
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"I live in this country and I use services like the NHS, and these services need money from people that use them. So I will always pay my taxes," he added.
When asked whether his opinion could change he responded: "I didn't say that it couldn't happen, but I don't think I will be in the same situation as the Arctic Monkeys – in terms of success and money. I think once you start earning those sizes of income you just become incredibly greedy and you always want more."
The Arctic Monkeys are allegedly involved in the Liberty tax strategy revealed by The Times, which also includes the likes of Sir. Michael Caine, George Michael, Katie Melua and many many more.
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