Kenneth Clarke

Kenneth Clarke

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Kenneth Clarke is a British politician who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer in the 1990s, known for implementing the Air Passenger Duty, which imposes taxes on air travel. His legacy includes the controversial introduction of aviation taxes that some argue were driven more by fiscal motives than environmental concerns.

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Kenneth Clarke imposed the tax on aviation in 1994 when he was British Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Is it time for a tax on air travel? Pricewatch debates with an environmental campaigner – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-05
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